ILEARNTOBOAT PRACTICE EXAM Latest Update 2025-2026 75 Questions and 100% Verified Correct Answers Guaranteed A+ A motorboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? -
CORRECT ANSWER: neither
A passenger on your boat falls overboard. What should you do while this person is
being pulled back into the boat? - CORRECT ANSWER: Stop the engine.
A passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and
dizziness. These are early symptoms of what injury? - CORRECT ANSWER: carbon
monoxide poisoning
A person has boater education certification. According to Texas law, how old must this person be to operate a boat powered by a motor of 15 horsepower or more
unsupervised? - CORRECT ANSWER: at least 13 years of age
A person who is born after September 1, 1993, wants to operate a powerboat powered by a motor more than 15 horsepower. What is this person required to have if he or she
wants to operate without supervision? - CORRECT ANSWER: a boater education
certification card
A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC to turn it upright? - CORRECT
ANSWER: Roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft.
A PWC is equipped with a lanyard-type engine cut-off switch. What must the PWC operator do? - CORRECT ANSWER: Attach the lanyard to his or her person, clothing, or PFD.
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A skier is being towed behind a boat. Who has responsibility for avoiding other boats
and hazards? - CORRECT ANSWER: boat operator
According to Texas law, during what hours is it legal to operate a PWC? - CORRECT
ANSWER: sunrise to sunset
All fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and a number. What does the number
indicate? - CORRECT ANSWER: the relative size of the extinguisher
By law, what age children must wear a USCG-approved PFD at all times while underway on a vessel less than 26 feet long? - CORRECT ANSWER: under 13 years of age
For a first conviction for BWI, how many days of jail time are included in the penalty? -
CORRECT ANSWER: up to 180
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - CORRECT
ANSWER: You have enough time to avoid a collision.
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANSWER: by
watching and listening
How does alcohol use affect boat operators and passengers? - CORRECT ANSWER:
Reaction time becomes slower.
How should you approach a dock when the wind or current is pushing you away from
the dock? - CORRECT ANSWER: Approach at a sharp angle (about 40 degrees).
Secure the bow line first.
In Texas, what is the minimum blood alcohol concentration level for an operator to be considered intoxicated? - CORRECT ANSWER: 0.08%
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