Florida Boater Exam Practice Test 2026

1. 第1题，共15题

   Who must have a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card to operate a boat?

   • AEveryone who operates any boat, including canoes and kayaks
   • BAnyone born on or after January 1, 1988, operating 10 hp or more
   • COnly people under 18 who operate a personal watercraft
   • DOnly people born before 1988 who operate a sailboat
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   答案: B. Anyone born on or after January 1, 1988, operating 10 hp or more

   Florida law requires the card for operators born on or after January 1, 1988, of vessels powered by 10 horsepower or more.

2. 第2题，共15题

   What must a person who needs the Florida boater education card carry while operating?

   • AA Florida driver license with a boat operator endorsement
   • BOnly a Florida fishing license
   • CA copy of the boat title
   • DThe Boating Safety Education ID Card and a photo ID
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   答案: D. The Boating Safety Education ID Card and a photo ID

   Operators who need the card must have an approved course or exam result shown on the FWC ID card, plus photo identification.

3. 第3题，共15题

   How long is a Florida Boating Safety Education ID Card valid?

   • A5 years from issue
   • BIt does not expire
   • C1 year from issue
   • DUntil you turn 21
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   答案: B. It does not expire

   ID cards earned through an approved course or equivalency exam do not expire.

4. 第4题，共15题

   How long is a Florida temporary boating certificate valid?

   • A12 months
   • B90 days
   • C30 days
   • D5 years
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   答案: A. 12 months

   A temporary certificate is valid for 12 months from the issue date.

5. 第5题，共15题

   A 17-year-old without the card wants to drive a 90 hp boat in Florida. When is this allowed?

   • AWhen any adult is watching from the shore
   • BWhen a cardholder 18 or older is on board and in charge
   • CWhen the boat stays under 20 mph for the whole trip on the water
   • DNever; Florida has no exemptions at all
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   答案: B. When a cardholder 18 or older is on board and in charge

   An operator is exempt when supervised by someone on board who is 18 or older, holds the required card and is responsible for safe operation.

6. 第6题，共15题

   You bought a boat last month and have not taken a boating course. When are you exempt from the Florida card rule?

   • AFor one full year, with no papers needed
   • BOnly if the boat is brand new from a dealer
   • CFor 7 days, with a receipt from the seller
   • DFor 90 days, with the bill of sale on board
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   答案: D. For 90 days, with the bill of sale on board

   New owners are exempt within 90 days of buying the vessel if they have the bill of sale on board.

7. 第7题，共15题

   What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) in Florida?

   • A12
   • B14
   • C18
   • D16
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   答案: B. 14

   No one under 14 may operate a PWC in Florida. Knowingly allowing it is a misdemeanor.

8. 第8题，共15题

   What is the minimum age to rent a PWC in Florida?

   • A16
   • B14
   • C18
   • D21
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   答案: C. 18

   A person must be at least 18 to rent a personal watercraft in Florida.

9. 第9题，共15题

   When may you NOT ride a PWC in Florida, even with lights on?

   • AFrom 1 hour after sunset to 1 hour before sunrise
   • BFrom midnight to 4 a.m., when it is darkest
   • CFrom sunset to sunrise, but only on weekends
   • DFrom 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise
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   答案: D. From 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise

   Florida prohibits PWC operation from 30 minutes after sunset to 30 minutes before sunrise.

10. 第10题，共15题

    What kind of life jacket must PWC riders in Florida wear?

    • AA non-inflatable, Coast Guard-approved life jacket
    • BA throwable cushion kept under the seat
    • CNo life jacket, if the rider can swim well
    • DAny inflatable life jacket of the right size, worn or stored
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    答案: A. A non-inflatable, Coast Guard-approved life jacket

    Everyone operating, riding or being towed by a PWC must wear a non-inflatable, Coast Guard-approved life jacket.

11. 第11题，共15题

    Under Florida law, which children must wear a life jacket on a boat under 26 feet that is underway?

    • AChildren under 6
    • BChildren under 16
    • COnly children who cannot swim
    • DChildren under 13
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    答案: A. Children under 6

    In Florida, children under 6 must wear a Coast Guard-approved life jacket on vessels under 26 feet while underway.

12. 第12题，共15题

    In open water, how far must you stay from a divers-down flag in Florida?

    • AAt least 100 feet
    • BAt least 300 feet
    • CAt least 1,000 feet
    • DAt least 50 feet
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    答案: B. At least 300 feet

    On open water, stay at least 300 feet from a divers-down device. On rivers, inlets and navigation channels the distance is 100 feet. Slow to idle speed if you must come closer.

13. 第13题，共15题

    In a river, inlet or navigation channel in Florida, how far must you stay from a divers-down flag?

    • AAt least 100 feet
    • BAt least 500 feet
    • CAt least 300 feet
    • DAt least 25 feet
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    答案: A. At least 100 feet

    In rivers, inlets and navigation channels, boaters must stay at least 100 feet from a divers-down device unless going at idle speed.

14. 第14题，共15题

    In Florida, an operator under 21 commits a violation at what breath-alcohol level?

    • A0.10 or higher
    • B0.02 or higher
    • C0.05 or higher
    • D0.08 or higher
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    答案: B. 0.02 or higher

    For operators under 21, a breath-alcohol level of 0.02 or higher while operating or in control of a vessel is a violation. For others, 0.08 or higher means presumed impaired.

15. 第15题，共15题

    What does an "Idle Speed - No Wake" zone require in Florida?

    • AAny speed under 20 mph in daylight
    • BThe slowest speed that still lets you steer
    • CStopping completely until the zone ends
    • DRunning on plane so your wake is as small as possible
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    答案: B. The slowest speed that still lets you steer

    In an Idle Speed - No Wake zone, go at the minimum speed that keeps headway and steerageway. In a Slow Speed zone, the boat must be fully off plane and settled.

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