Boating Certification Test Boating Laws and Regulations Questions and Answers

Question 1

Under federal law, what is the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit for a person 21 years of age or older operating a recreational vessel?

Accepted Answer

0.08% or higher

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0.10% or higher

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0.05% or higher

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0.02% or higher

Question 2

You are operating your recreational boat near a U.S. Naval vessel. Which of the following actions is required under the Naval Vessel Protection Zone regulations?

Accepted Answer

Slow to minimum speed within 500 yards and do not approach within 100 yards.

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Maintain a distance of at least 50 yards at all times.

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Come to a complete stop until the naval vessel has passed.

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You may approach within 100 yards, but only from the stern.

Question 3

Which of the following is a key legal requirement when towing a person on water skis or a similar device?

Accepted Answer

Towing is only permitted during daylight hours, from sunrise to sunset.

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The person being towed must be at least 16 years old.

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The tow rope must be at least 100 feet long.

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The boat must be equipped with a certified towing pylon.

Question 4

Federal regulations require an Oil Discharge Placard to be displayed on certain recreational vessels. This placard is mandatory for which of the following boats?

Accepted Answer

Vessels 26 feet or longer with a machinery space.

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All vessels with an inboard engine.

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Any vessel over 16 feet in length.

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All vessels capable of carrying more than 6 gallons of fuel.

Question 5

How must a state-issued registration number be displayed on the hull of a recreational powerboat?

Accepted Answer

On both sides of the bow, in block characters at least 3 inches high.

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On the transom, in letters at least 2 inches high.

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On the port side only, near the operator's position.

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Anywhere on the forward half of the vessel, as long as it's visible.

Question 6

While operating a Personal Watercraft (PWC), which specific regulation applies to all persons on board and anyone being towed?

Accepted Answer

They are all required to wear a USCG-approved wearable PFD.

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They must all have a boating education certificate.

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They must remain seated at all times while the PWC is in motion.

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Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.