Florida Boater Exam Practice Test 2026: Oefenexamen 6

1. Vraag 1 van 20

   At night you see another boat's red sidelight on your starboard side. What should you do?

   • AHold course, since you are the stand-on boat
   • BSpeed up to cross in front of it quickly
   • CGive way, because it is crossing from your right
   • DTurn off your lights so you do not confuse it
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Give way, because it is crossing from your right

   A red light on your right means a boat is crossing from your starboard side. You are the give-way vessel.

2. Vraag 2 van 20

   What is the maximum federal criminal penalty for boating under the influence?

   • AA written warning, with no fine
   • BUp to $5,000, one year in prison, or both
   • CLoss of your car driver license only
   • DA fine of up to $50 and a short class
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. Up to $5,000, one year in prison, or both

   Federal BUI penalties include a civil penalty of up to $1,000, or a criminal penalty of up to $5,000, one year in prison, or both.

3. Vraag 3 van 20

   Which engines must have a Coast Guard-approved backfire flame arrester?

   • ADiesel engines only
   • BGasoline inboard engines
   • CElectric trolling motors
   • DAll outboard motors
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   Antwoord: B. Gasoline inboard engines

   Gasoline engines installed after April 25, 1940, except outboard motors, must have an approved backfire flame control device.

4. Vraag 4 van 20

   You see this red flag with a white diagonal stripe. What does it mean?

   • AThe beach ahead is private property
   • BShallow water ahead; boats should turn back
   • CDivers are nearby; slow down and keep well away
   • DA water-ski course is set up in this area
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. Divers are nearby; slow down and keep well away

   The diver-down flag marks an area where people are diving. State laws set how far away boats must stay.

5. Vraag 5 van 20

   Where must recreational boats carry visual distress signals?

   • ACoastal waters, the Great Lakes and territorial seas
   • BOnly on rivers that are wider than 1 mile
   • COnly on small inland lakes and ponds
   • DOnly within 1 mile of any shoreline
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. Coastal waters, the Great Lakes and territorial seas

   Visual distress signals are required on U.S. coastal waters, the Great Lakes, territorial seas, and connected waters up to where they become less than 2 nautical miles wide.

6. Vraag 6 van 20

   A vessel overtaking you on inland waters signals its plan, and you agree. What do you do?

   • ATurn toward the overtaking boat
   • BSound five short blasts
   • CDo nothing; silence means yes
   • DSound the same signal back
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: D. Sound the same signal back

   The vessel being overtaken answers with the same signal if it agrees. If it is unsure, it sounds the danger signal of at least five short blasts.

7. Vraag 7 van 20

   On inland waters, what signal does a power-driven vessel sound when it leaves a dock or berth?

   • AOne short blast
   • BTwo prolonged blasts
   • COne prolonged blast
   • DFive short blasts
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: C. One prolonged blast

   A power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth sounds one prolonged blast.

8. Vraag 8 van 20

   When must recreational boats show navigation lights?

   • AOnly when other boats are close by
   • BFrom sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility
   • COnly on nights when there is no moon
   • DOnly on the ocean, not on lakes or rivers
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: B. From sunset to sunrise and in poor visibility

   Navigation lights are required between sunset and sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility.

9. Vraag 9 van 20

   A 30-foot boat with an engine room must post which placard?

   • AAn oil discharge placard, at least 5 by 8 inches
   • BA speed limit sign for the nearest marina
   • CA placard listing the names of the crew
   • DA no-smoking sign, at least 2 by 3 inches
   Toon antwoord

   Antwoord: A. An oil discharge placard, at least 5 by 8 inches

   Boats 26 feet or longer with a machinery space must post an oil discharge placard at least 5 by 8 inches in the machinery space or at the bilge pump station.

10. Vraag 10 van 20

    Which light does a boat show when anchored at night?

    • AAn all-round red light
    • BIts red and green sidelights
    • CAn all-round white light
    • DA flashing yellow light
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: C. An all-round white light

    A vessel at anchor shows an all-round white light at night and a black ball by day.

11. Vraag 11 van 20

    Under the federal rule, which children must wear a life jacket while the boat is underway?

    • AOnly children who cannot swim, of any age
    • BUnder 13, unless below deck or in an enclosed cabin
    • CUnder 6, but only when the boat is out at night
    • DUnder 18, at all times when they are on board
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: B. Under 13, unless below deck or in an enclosed cabin

    The federal rule requires children under 13 to wear an approved life jacket while underway, unless below deck or in an enclosed cabin.

12. Vraag 12 van 20

    Your powerboat is approaching a vessel engaged in fishing with nets. What must you do?

    • AKeep out of its way
    • BSound five short blasts and continue
    • CHold your course; it must move for you
    • DPass close to look at its gear
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Keep out of its way

    A power-driven vessel underway must keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing, which has nets or gear that limit its movement.

13. Vraag 13 van 20

    A friend lifts your life jacket at the shoulders and it stays below your chin. What does this show?

    • AIt fits properly
    • BIt is the wrong color
    • CIt is too loose
    • DIt needs to be inflated
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. It fits properly

    A properly fitted life jacket stays in place when lifted at the shoulders. If it rides up over your chin or ears, it is too loose.

14. Vraag 14 van 20

    One 20-B fire extinguisher can replace how many required 5-B extinguishers?

    • ATwo
    • BFour
    • CThree
    • DOne
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    Antwoord: A. Two

    One 20-B extinguisher may be carried in place of two required 5-B extinguishers.

15. Vraag 15 van 20

    On a Coast Guard documented vessel, how tall must the name and hailing port be?

    • AAny size that can be read
    • BAt least 12 inches
    • CAt least 1 inch
    • DAt least 4 inches
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. At least 4 inches

    Documented vessels show their name and hailing port together on the hull in letters at least 4 inches high.

16. Vraag 16 van 20

    Which boats must display a garbage placard?

    • AOnly boats over 100 feet
    • BOnly sailboats
    • CAll boats of any size
    • DBoats 26 feet and longer
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: D. Boats 26 feet and longer

    Vessels 26 feet or longer must display a garbage placard at least 4 by 9 inches in a prominent place.

17. Vraag 17 van 20

    Which feature means a boat must carry a fire extinguisher?

    • APermanently installed fuel tanks
    • BA swim ladder at the stern
    • CA locker for the anchor and line
    • DA canvas bimini top for shade
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Permanently installed fuel tanks

    Extinguishers are required on boats with features such as closed compartments where fuel tanks may be stored, permanently installed fuel tanks or closed living spaces.

18. Vraag 18 van 20

    What does this buoy with red and white vertical stripes mark?

    • ASafe water, such as the middle of a channel
    • BA place where boats may not go
    • CA swimming area
    • DA wreck or rock to stay away from
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. Safe water, such as the middle of a channel

    Safe water markers have red and white vertical stripes. They mark safe water all around, often a fairway or mid-channel.

19. Vraag 19 van 20

    Which kind of life jacket is the right choice for riding a personal watercraft?

    • AA non-inflatable life jacket rated for PWC use
    • BA throwable cushion held on your lap
    • CNo life jacket is needed on a PWC
    • DAn inflatable belt pack
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A non-inflatable life jacket rated for PWC use

    Most inflatable life jackets are not approved for PWC use. Wear a properly sized, inherently buoyant life jacket meant for PWC riding.

20. Vraag 20 van 20

    What does this white marker with an orange circle mean?

    • AA controlled area; here, no wake
    • BDanger from rocks right below
    • CBoats must keep out of the area
    • DDirections to a nearby marina
    Toon antwoord

    Antwoord: A. A controlled area; here, no wake

    An orange circle marks a controlled area, such as a no-wake or speed-limit zone. The rule is written inside the circle.

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