Boating License: Michigan Official Exam
2025/2026 (100 Questions) 100% Correct
*Q&A*
What age group is eligible to operate a PWC if they meet certain requirements such as obtaining a
boating safety certificate and being accompanied by a designated adult?
Those 14/15 years of age only if...
Boating License: Michigan Official Exam
2025/2026 (100 Questions) 100% Correct
*Q&A*
What age group is eligible to operate a PWC if they meet certain requirements such as obtaining a
boating safety certificate and being accompanied by a designated adult?
Those 14/15 years of age only if they have obtained a boating safety certificate and are
accompanied on board or by their parent/legal guardian or by a person at least 21 years of age who has
been designated by a parent or legal guardian.
Is it true that if you were born on or before December 31, 1978, you can legally operate a PWC without
restrictions?
True
What does the term "Improper Distance" refer to when operating a vessel?
Not maintaining a proper distance while operating a vessel or towing a person.
What is the minimum distance a vessel or towed person must maintain from the shoreline when
operating above "slow, no wake speed"?
100 feet from the shoreline, any moored or anchored vessel, dock, raft, marked swimming
areas/person(s) in the water.
When operating a motorboat at greater than "slow, no wake speed," can passengers sit, stand, or walk
on any part of the boat that is not designed for that purpose?
False - they may not.
Is it true that riding on the bow, gunwales, or transom of a motorboat can lead to falling overboard?
True
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, By operating a motorboat on Michigan waters, what have you consented to regarding alcohol or drug
testing if arrested?
You have consented to be tested for alcohol or drugs if arrested by a law enforcement official.
When approaching a U.D. Naval vessel, what is the minimum distance you should stay and what speed
should you reduce to within 500 yards?
Do not approach within 100 yards and slow to a minimum speed within 500 yards.
Which factors are considered when sizing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)?
Body weight and chest size.
At what age must children wear a USCG approved type 1 or 2 PFD when riding on the open deck of a
vessel in Michigan?
Under 6 years of age.
Which type of PFD is designed for offshore use, providing the most buoyancy and excellent flotation?
Type 1 - Wearable Offshore Life Jackets.
Where should fire extinguishers be placed on a vessel?
In an accessible area where they can be reached immediately.
How many B-I type fire extinguishers are required on a vessel less than 26 feet in length?
One B-I fire extinguisher.
What must vessels on federally controlled waters be equipped with for signaling distress?
USCG-approved Visual Distress Signals (VDSs).
What is an example of a USCG-approved visual distress signal for daytime use?
Day Signal Orange Smoke Handheld/Floating.
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