New York Boater Exam Practice Test 2026: Practice test 3

1. Tanong 1 ng 25

   You see this marker with an orange circle and the number 10 inside. What does it tell you?

   • AA speed limit applies in the area
   • B10 boats may anchor here
   • CIt is buoy number 10 in the channel
   • DThe water is 10 feet deep
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. A speed limit applies in the area

   A circle marks a controlled area. A number inside shows the speed limit that applies.

2. Tanong 2 ng 25

   You are the stand-on vessel, but the give-way vessel is not taking action and a collision is near. What must you do?

   • ATurn off your engine and drift
   • BSound one prolonged blast and keep going
   • CTake action to avoid the collision
   • DHold course and speed no matter what
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. Take action to avoid the collision

   The stand-on vessel must take the best action to avoid collision when the give-way vessel alone can no longer prevent it.

3. Tanong 3 ng 25

   Boat B is crossing from boat A's starboard (right) side. Which boat is the give-way vessel?

   • ABoat A
   • BWhichever boat is faster
   • CBoat B
   • DNeither; both must stop
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. Boat A

   When two power-driven vessels cross, the one that has the other on its starboard side must keep out of the way. Boat A slows or turns right to pass behind B.

4. Tanong 4 ng 25

   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
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: 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.

5. Tanong 5 ng 25

   A large ship can only operate safely inside a narrow channel. What must a small recreational boat do?

   • AHold course because small boats have right of way
   • BNot get in its way
   • CStop in the channel and wait
   • DCross in front of it to show its position
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. Not get in its way

   Vessels under 20 meters (65.6 feet) and sailing vessels must not impede a vessel that can navigate safely only within a narrow channel.

6. Tanong 6 ng 25

   You row a small rowboat after dark. What light do you need?

   • AA flashing blue light on the stern
   • BA white flashlight or lantern, ready to show
   • CNo light, because it has no motor
   • DA red light mounted on the bow
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. A white flashlight or lantern, ready to show

   Vessels under oars may show sailing vessel lights, or must have a white flashlight or lantern ready to show.

7. Tanong 7 ng 25

   Your boat is 40 feet long and you operate on U.S. inland waters. What document must you keep on board?

   • AA copy of the boat's insurance policy
   • BA copy of the Navigation Rules
   • CA map of every state you will visit
   • DA list of marinas with fuel
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: B. A copy of the Navigation Rules

   Operators of vessels 12 meters (39.4 feet) or longer must keep a copy of the Navigation Rules on board on inland waters.

8. Tanong 8 ng 25

   When is an operator NOT required to use the engine cut-off switch link?

   • AWhen there are passengers on board
   • BWhen the water is calm
   • CWhen the main helm is inside an enclosed cabin
   • DWhen the boat is going faster than 20 mph
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: C. When the main helm is inside an enclosed cabin

   The requirement does not apply when the main helm is inside an enclosed cabin. It is also not needed at slow speeds such as docking or trolling.

9. Tanong 9 ng 25

   Which check is part of keeping a fire extinguisher "good and serviceable"?

   • AThe gauge is in the operable range and the pin is in place
   • BThe extinguisher has been tested by using it once
   • CThe label has been removed so it fits the bracket
   • DThe nozzle is taped shut to keep out dirt
   Ipakita ang sagot

   Sagot: A. The gauge is in the operable range and the pin is in place

   A serviceable extinguisher has its gauge in the operable range, its lock pin in place, a clear nozzle and no serious corrosion or damage.

10. Tanong 10 ng 25

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At least 4 inches

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

11. Tanong 11 ng 25

    A sailboat under sail (A) and a powerboat (B) are on crossing courses. Which one is the give-way vessel?

    • AThe boat on the left
    • BThe sailboat, A
    • CThe powerboat, B
    • DThe boat that is moving faster
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. The powerboat, B

    A power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of a sailing vessel, unless the sailboat is overtaking it.

12. Tanong 12 ng 25

    How should the registration number be separated into groups?

    • AIt must be written as one long group
    • BWith a slash between letters and numbers
    • CWith a hyphen or a space the width of one letter
    • DWith periods between each character
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. With a hyphen or a space the width of one letter

    Spaces or hyphens equal to the width of a letter (other than I) or number (other than 1) separate the groups.

13. Tanong 13 ng 25

    Instead of a lanyard, what other type of engine cut-off device is approved?

    • AA warning sticker placed on the dashboard
    • BA loud alarm that sounds but does not stop the engine
    • CA rope tied between the helm and the ladder
    • DA wireless fob that stops the engine in water
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. A wireless fob that stops the engine in water

    Wireless engine cut-off devices, worn by the operator, stop the engine when the fob goes into the water.

14. Tanong 14 ng 25

    Under federal law, at what blood alcohol concentration is a recreational boat operator considered intoxicated?

    • A0.12 or higher
    • B0.02 or higher
    • C0.08 or higher
    • D0.15 or higher
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 0.08 or higher

    Operating a vessel with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.08 or higher is a federal violation. States also have their own BUI laws.

15. Tanong 15 ng 25

    What kind of numbers do red nun buoys like this carry?

    • AOdd numbers
    • BEven numbers
    • CLetters only
    • DNo numbers
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. Even numbers

    Red lateral markers carry even numbers, and the numbers increase as you head in from sea.

16. Tanong 16 ng 25

    During the day, a sailboat using its engine with its sails up should display what?

    • AA black cone with its point down
    • BAn orange flag on the mast
    • CA red pennant at the stern
    • DA black ball in the rigging
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. A black cone with its point down

    A sailing vessel under power displays a cone, apex down, by day. It is not required for vessels under 12 meters on inland waters.

17. Tanong 17 ng 25

    What do three short blasts mean?

    • A"I am operating astern propulsion"
    • B"I am turning to starboard now"
    • C"Please pass me on either side"
    • D"I need fuel or other help"
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. "I am operating astern propulsion"

    Three short blasts mean the vessel is operating astern propulsion, such as backing its engines.

18. Tanong 18 ng 25

    Your state has a different child life jacket age than the federal rule. Which rule applies on that state's waters?

    • AThe federal rule always
    • BThe state rule
    • CWhichever age is higher
    • DNeither; you may choose
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. The state rule

    Where a state sets its own child life jacket requirement, the state rule applies on waters under that state's jurisdiction.

19. Tanong 19 ng 25

    Which boats must also carry a throwable flotation device?

    • AOnly canoes and kayaks, of any length
    • BOnly boats over 40 feet used on the ocean
    • CAll boats of any length, including paddleboards
    • DBoats 16 feet or longer, except canoes and kayaks
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Boats 16 feet or longer, except canoes and kayaks

    Boats 16 feet or longer, except canoes and kayaks, must also carry one throwable device (Type IV).

20. Tanong 20 ng 25

    You are returning from sea. On which side should you keep this green buoy?

    • AOn your port (left) side
    • BOn your starboard (right) side
    • COn either side
    • DDirectly ahead of you
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. On your port (left) side

    Green lateral markers mark the port side of the channel when you return from sea. Keep them on your left.

21. Tanong 21 ng 25

    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
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: 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.

22. Tanong 22 ng 25

    In fog, what signal does a power-driven vessel give while it is moving through the water?

    • AA bell rung once every 5 minutes
    • BTwo short blasts every minute
    • CThree short blasts every 2 minutes
    • DOne prolonged blast at least every 2 minutes
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. One prolonged blast at least every 2 minutes

    In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel making way sounds one prolonged blast at intervals of no more than 2 minutes.

23. Tanong 23 ng 25

    On a powerboat under 12 meters, how high must the all-round white light be above the sidelights?

    • AAt least 6 inches (15 cm)
    • BAt least 10 feet (3 meters)
    • CAt the same height as them
    • DAt least 3.3 feet (1 meter)
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At least 3.3 feet (1 meter)

    The masthead or all-round white light must be at least 3.3 feet higher than the sidelights.

24. Tanong 24 ng 25

    After a boating accident, what must the operator do?

    • AStop, help if safe, and give name, address and boat ID
    • BWait for the other boat to call for help first
    • CLeave quickly so the area is clear for rescuers
    • DOnly call a tow company to move the boats
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Stop, help if safe, and give name, address and boat ID

    Federal law requires an operator involved in a casualty to give assistance as far as possible without serious danger, and to give their name, address and vessel identification.

25. Tanong 25 ng 25

    You are returning from sea. On which side should you keep this red buoy?

    • AOn your port (left) side
    • BOn either side
    • COnly on your left at night
    • DOn your starboard (right) side
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. On your starboard (right) side

    Remember "red, right, returning": keep red markers on your starboard side when returning from sea.

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