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Operator competency and the lawQuestion 66 of 566

A 15-year-old asks to operate a personal watercraft with an adult in the boat. What is the rule?

  1. It is allowed with an adult beside them
  2. It is not allowed, even with an adult on board
  3. It is allowed if the engine is under 30 kW
  4. It is allowed in daylight only
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Correct answer: It is not allowed, even with an adult on board

The ban on personal watercraft for under 16 applies whatever the supervision.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Age and horsepower restrictions, page 12

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026