California Boater Card Exam *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
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California Boater Card Exam *Q&A*
(100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED| - What is required for all boat operators in California?
A California Boater Card if under the age of 40 - At what speed must you operate a vessel in a "slow, no wake" zone?
Idle speed or the slowest speed necessary t...
California Boater Card Exam *Q&A*
(100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
- What is required for all boat operators in California?
A California Boater Card if under the age of 40
- At what speed must you operate a vessel in a "slow, no wake" zone?
Idle speed or the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage
- When is it mandatory to wear a life jacket on a boat?
When the boat is under 26 feet in length and in motion
- What is the legal age for operating a personal watercraft (PWC) in California without adult supervision?
16 years old
- What should you do if your engine fails while out on the water?
Use an emergency radio or call for help
- What is the proper action when encountering a "no wake" zone?
Reduce speed to idle and avoid creating a wake
- How far must you stay away from a diver-down flag when boating in California?
At least 100 feet
- When boating at night, what is required for visibility?
Proper navigation lights must be displayed
- What does the red buoy mark on California waters?
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, The left side (port side) of the channel when traveling upstream
- How should you operate a boat in foggy conditions?
Slow down and use sound signals every two minutes
- What is the legal speed limit in California’s “slow, no wake” zones?
Idle speed
- When must a personal flotation device (PFD) be worn by all passengers?
When the boat is underway, unless the boat is anchored
- What does a green buoy indicate?
The right side (starboard side) of the channel when traveling upstream
- What is the purpose of the kill switch on a personal watercraft?
To stop the engine if the operator falls off
- What should you do if you're involved in a boating accident?
Stop, provide assistance, and file a report if necessary
- What action should you take if a law enforcement boat displays a flashing blue light?
Slow down and yield to the law enforcement vessel
- What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft without supervision in California?
16 years old
- What type of fire extinguisher is required on most boats in California?
A USCG-approved Type B-1 fire extinguisher
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