Question: anyone born after Jan 1, 1988
Answer: 1. Anyone born after January 1, 1988 must have proof of Boater Safety Education – like a Florida Safe Boater Card or a Florida Boater Education Temporary Certificate – to operate a vessel of 10hp or more, along with a picture ID.
Question: An example of not operating a (PWC) Personal water craft.
Answer: 2. An example of not operating a PWC (Personal Water Craft) defensively is Being Careful When You Spray Other Vessels. You should never spray other vessels to drive defensively.
Question: The engine cutoff lanyard or “kill switch” is important
Answer: 3. The engine cutoff lanyard or “kill switch” is important to wear and Is Required By Law For All PWC Operators to shut the engine off if the operator falls off. This keeps the jet ski from leaving the rider or running into anything around it.
Question: When your vessel is being passed (overtaken) by another vessel
Answer: . When your vessel is being passed (overtaken) by another vessel you are required to Maintain Your Speed And Direction.
Question: If two vessels (A&B) should collide and driver B is injured
Answer: If two vessels (A&B) should collide and driver B is injured, driver A should Help The Injured Person (B) And Then Report The Accident.
Question: Constant awareness is required On All Boats At All Hours to avoid collisions
Answer: Constant awareness is required On All Boats At All Hours to avoid collisions and accidents. Look all around you to stay safe, not just in front of you.
Question: If you back off the throttle
Answer: If you back off the throttle on your PWC you will lose steering.
Question: The main cause of boating fatalities
Answer: The main cause of boating fatalities. is Falling Overboard And Drowning.
Question: . When you see a red buoy returning
Answer: When you see a red buoy returning from the open sea you Keep The Red Buoy On Your Right – red, right returning
Question: An example of safe PWC operation
Answer: An example of safe PWC operation is to Keep A Safe Distance From Other Vessels.