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Operator competency and the lawQuestion 67 of 566

What does direct supervision mean?

  1. A parent on the dock
  2. A person 16 or more who rides in the boat and oversees the operator
  3. Any adult within sight of the boat
  4. A friend who follows in another boat
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Correct answer: A person 16 or more who rides in the boat and oversees the operator

The supervisor must be in the boat. The supervisor must also have proof of competency.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026