TX Boater Education Certification Exam
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1. A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what
distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel
slow to minimum speed? - ANS ✔500 yards
2. According to Texas boating law, which of these is considered
legal operation? - ANS ✔operating at a speed that does not
endanger others if no speed limit is posted
3. According to Texas law, children under what age must wear a
USCG-approved PFD (life jacket) while underway on a vessel less
than 26 feet long? - ANS ✔those under 13 years of age
4. According to Texas law, during what hours is it illegal to operate
a personal watercraft? - ANS ✔between sunset and sunrise
5. According to Texas law, during what hours is it legal to tow a
person behind a boat on water skis or other device? - ANS
✔between one-half hour before sunrise and one-half hour after
sunset
6. According to Texas law, in what circumstances are persons
allowed to ride on the gunwale of a vessel that is underway? -
ANS ✔under no circumstances
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7. According to Texas law, what age person must be supervised by
a person 18 years of age or older on board the vessel in order to
operate a personal watercraft? - ANS ✔those less than 13 years of
age
8. According to Texas law, what operators are required to have
passed an approved boating course in order to operate a
personal watercraft (PWC) without supervision? - ANS
✔operators at least 13 years of age and born on or after September
1, 1993
9. According to Texas law, who must be on board, in addition to the
operator, if the vessel is towing a skier and does not have a rear-
view mirror? - ANS ✔an observer at least 13 years of age to
observe the progress of the person being towed
10. According to the Texas Water Safety Act, how far must you
keep your vessel from a diving area marked b diver-down flag? -
ANS ✔at least 50 feet
11. Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety
practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - ANS ✔the
vessel operator
12. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANS
✔Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding.
13. How can you prevent transporting nuisance species
(plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to
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