Practice questions, distress call guides, and essential boating knowledge to pass your state boating safety exam and stay safe on the water.
State boating safety exams vary by state, but all cover the same federal core topics.
50–75
typical questions
70–80%
passing score
100%
online in most states
⚠ Most states now require boaters under 16–18 to complete a state-approved course. Some states are phasing in requirements for all operators regardless of age — check your state's boating agency.
Every practice question is mapped to the topics you'll face on exam day.
Required Safety Equipment
Life jackets, fire extinguishers, flares — what you must carry and why.
Right of Way Rules
Who gives way in crossing, head-on, and overtaking situations.
Navigation Lights
Read any vessel's lights at night and know if you're the stand-on or give-way.
VHF Radio & DSC
Channel 16, MAYDAY calls, DSC distress alerts, and proper radio procedure.
Boat Handling
Fueling safely, CO prevention, trim, and operating in traffic.
Emergency Procedures
Man overboard, fire aboard, taking on water — what to do.
Navigation Basics
Charts, buoys, markers, and reading your position on the water.
Personal Watercraft
PWC-specific rules, kill switch, the no-wake zone, and age requirements.
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Our practice questions cover the federal boating safety curriculum accepted nationwide. State-specific rules are noted where they differ.
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Every question and explanation is authored by an active 100-Ton USCG license holder — not a content farm.
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