New York Boater Exam Practice Test 2026

1. 第1题，共13题

   Under Brianna's Law, who must complete a state-approved safe boating course in New York?

   • AOnly commercial boat captains
   • BAll operators of motorized vessels
   • COnly operators under 18 years old
   • DOnly operators of sailboats
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   答案: B. All operators of motorized vessels

   Brianna's Law requires all operators of motorized vessels, including personal watercraft and specialty craft, to complete an approved course.

2. 第2题，共13题

   Do kayak and canoe paddlers need a New York boating safety certificate?

   • AYes, all paddlers need one before going on public waters
   • BOnly if the kayak is longer than 12 feet
   • COnly on Lake Champlain
   • DNo, but they are strongly encouraged to take a course
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   答案: D. No, but they are strongly encouraged to take a course

   Operators of non-motorized boats such as kayaks and canoes are not currently required to take the course, but it is strongly encouraged.

3. 第3题，共13题

   What is the minimum age to take the New York safe boating course?

   • A14
   • B10
   • C8
   • D16
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   答案: B. 10

   Students must be at least 10 years old to attend the New York safe boating course.

4. 第4题，共13题

   How long is a New York safe boating classroom course, at minimum?

   • A8 hours
   • B40 hours
   • C1 hour
   • D3 hours
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   答案: A. 8 hours

   Classroom courses require a minimum of 8 hours of instruction.

5. 第5题，共13题

   After you complete the course, how long is your temporary New York boating certificate valid?

   • A90 days
   • B1 year
   • CFor life
   • D7 days
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   答案: A. 90 days

   A temporary certificate is valid for 90 days. The permanent certificate usually arrives within that time.

6. 第6题，共13题

   How long is a permanent New York boating safety certificate valid?

   • AUntil age 65
   • B10 years
   • CFor life
   • D5 years
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   答案: C. For life

   Permanent New York boating safety certificates are good for life.

7. 第7题，共13题

   What must you carry while operating a motorized boat in New York?

   • AYour original certificate; copies do not count
   • BA photo of your certificate on your phone
   • CA photocopy of your certificate
   • DNothing, once you have passed the course
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   答案: A. Your original certificate; copies do not count

   You must have the original physical certificate on you or on board. Copies do not count.

8. 第8题，共13题

   You are 19 and rent a motorboat from a New York livery. Do you need a boating safety certificate?

   • AYes, always, before you leave the dock
   • BOnly if the boat has a cabin or toilet
   • COnly if you rent it for more than a week
   • DNo, if the livery gives you basic instruction
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   答案: D. No, if the livery gives you basic instruction

   People 18 or older may rent and operate a motorized boat, including a PWC, from a livery without a certificate. The livery must give basic instruction.

9. 第9题，共13题

   You hold a valid U.S. Coast Guard license. What do you need when boating recreationally in New York?

   • AA letter from your employer about your job
   • BA safe boating certificate as well as the license
   • CNo certificate, but carry a copy of your license
   • DNothing at all, not even the license
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   答案: C. No certificate, but carry a copy of your license

   Holders of a valid Coast Guard license do not need a safe boating certificate but must carry a copy of the license.

10. 第10题，共13题

    When does New York accept a boating safety certificate from another state?

    • AWhen your home state issued it from a NASBLA-approved course
    • BAlways, no matter which state issued it or which course was taken
    • COnly if it was issued before the year 2000
    • DNever; only New York certificates are accepted
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    答案: A. When your home state issued it from a NASBLA-approved course

    An out-of-state certificate is recognized only if your current state of residence issued it and the course was NASBLA-approved.

11. 第11题，共13题

    What is the New York "Adventure License" anchor icon?

    • AA federal boating license that is accepted on all waters in every state
    • BA boat registration sticker for the hull
    • CA fishing license for New York coastal waters
    • DA driver license mark that proves boating certification in New York
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    答案: D. A driver license mark that proves boating certification in New York

    An anchor icon can be added to a New York driver license or ID. It is proof of certification only within New York State.

12. 第12题，共13题

    What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft in New York?

    • A16
    • B12
    • C10
    • D14
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    答案: D. 14

    PWC operators in New York must be 14 or older and must carry a safe boating certificate.

13. 第13题，共13题

    When is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft in New York?

    • AWhen the water is calm
    • BOn weekdays
    • CBetween noon and 3 p.m.
    • DAfter dusk and before dawn
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    答案: D. After dusk and before dawn

    New York prohibits operating any personal watercraft after dusk and before dawn.

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