Virginia Boat License & Boater Safety Course

The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries requirements for online boating safety courses changed effective January 1, 2009 and the NEW Boat Virginia Online Course meets those requirements. The old Boat Virginia course and test does not meet those requirements and was discontinued on December 31, 2008.

Take the NEW Boat Virginia Online Course!
Or, you can order the Boat Virginia Video Course

The course material below remains as a resource for all who boat on Virginia's waters—particularly experienced boaters who need a refresher, but not a boater education certificate.

Review Questions for Chapter 2: Before You Get Underway (Interactive Flash version available on previous page)
1.	What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat?
2.	List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing.
3.	Name three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel.
4.	A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is out, in, and in reserve.
5.	If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer.
6.	Tongue weight is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that .
7.	Two strong safety chains should be to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle .
8.	Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer?
9.	Name three engine maintenance tips.

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Online boating license and certification course last modified: January 6, 2009
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Review Questions for Chapter 2: Before You Get Underway

(Interactive Flash version available on previous page)