Actual Exam: Michigan Boating Certification Question and Answers [100% Correct] 2025/2026
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Michigan boating
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Michigan Boating
Actual Exam: Michigan Boating
Certification Question and Answers
[100% Correct] 2025/2026
What is the required sound-producing device when operating an 18-foot boat under engine power on
Michigan waters?
a whistle audible for at least one-half mile
Under Michigan law, when is it allow...
Actual Exam: Michigan Boating
Certification Question and Answers
[100% Correct] 2025/2026
What is the required sound-producing device when operating an 18-foot boat under engine power on
Michigan waters?
a whistle audible for at least one-half mile
Under Michigan law, when is it allowed for people to ride on the gunwale of a moving boat?
never
What is the minimum age at which a person can operate a motorized boat in Michigan?
12 years old with parental consent or supervision
What speed must a boat operator maintain in a "slow, no wake" zone on Michigan waters?
The slowest speed at which the vessel can maintain steerage
If a person is operating a vessel under the influence in Michigan, what is the blood alcohol concentration
(BAC) limit?
0.08% or more
In Michigan, what is the penalty for operating a boat while intoxicated?
Fines, possible jail time, and the suspension of boating privileges
What equipment is required for all vessels in Michigan regardless of size?
A life jacket for each person on board
According to Michigan law, what is the minimum age for a child to legally operate a personal watercraft
(PWC)?
1
, 14 years old
What type of fire extinguisher is required for a boat with an enclosed engine compartment in Michigan?
Type B-1 fire extinguisher
When is it legal to operate a vessel at a speed exceeding the posted speed limit on Michigan waters?
Never
What is the minimum visibility distance required for a boat operator in Michigan to see a person in the
water?
At least 200 feet
If you are involved in a boating accident in Michigan, how soon must you report it if there are injuries or
property damage exceeding $500?
Within 48 hours
What is the legal boating requirement for children under 6 years of age in Michigan?
They must wear a properly fitted PFD at all times while on the boat
What is required to tow a water skier behind a boat in Michigan?
A person observing the skier at all times
If a vessel's engine is stalled in Michigan waters, what should the operator do?
Remain with the vessel and signal for help
What is the rule regarding personal flotation devices (PFDs) for people on board a boat in Michigan?
Each person must have a properly fitted, U.S. Coast Guard-approved PFD
When are you allowed to operate a vessel in Michigan at night without navigation lights?
2
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