The handbook is broken down into 9 parts (modules).
A pretest is given at the end of each module to test your knowledge of the material.
The pretests are for review only and do not count towards the final test score.

Introduction and State Specific Rules
(Estimated completion time for this module: 40 to 50 minutes.)

1. Introduction and Goals


2. Check the specific laws in Massachusetts


Module 1 Pretest - Massachusetts

PWC Basics
(Estimated completion time for this module: 55 to 65 minutes.)

3. Personal Watercraft Basics


4. Basic Personal Watercraft Terminology


5. Types and Capacities of PWC


Module 2 Pretest

PWC Equipment
(Estimated completion time for this module: 75 to 85 minutes.)

6. Jet Drive Propulsion Basics


7. Steering, Stability and Stopping


8. Registration


9. The Environment and Your PWC


10. Operator Safety Gear


11. Equipment Check


12. Personal Flotation Devices (Life Jackets)


13. Fire Extinguishers


14. PWC Safety and Maintenance Requirements Checklist


Module 3 Pretest

Starting Out
(Estimated completion time for this module: 55 to 65 minutes.)

15. Trailering and Launching Your PWC Checklist


16. Getting There


17. Launching Your PWC


18. Fueling Procedures and Reserve Tank


19. Before You Ride


Module 4 Pretest

Waterway Rules
(Estimated completion time for this module: 80 to 90 minutes.)

20. Who Goes First?


21. Operator Awareness and Homeland Security


22. Minimum Age For Operators


23. Safety Matters


24. Avoiding Collisions


25. Sound Signals


26. Meeting Head-On


27. Overtaking


28. Crossing and Operating In Narrow Channels


29. Sailboats and Other Vessels


30. Emergency Vessels


31. Signs, Symbols and Markers


32. Safety Matters


33. Courtesy and Common Sense


Module 5 Pretest

Local Laws
(Estimated completion time for this module: 50 to 60 minutes.)

34. Local Boating Laws and Regulations


35. Speed and Navigation Lights


36. Noise


37. Hours of Operation


38. Other Water Sports Enthusiasts


Module 6 Pretest

Local Conditions
(Estimated completion time for this module: 45 to 55 minutes.)

39. Currents


40. Docks, Moorings and Marinas


41. Weather


42. Safety Matters


Module 7 Pretest

The Ride
(Estimated completion time for this module: 50 to 60 minutes.)

43. The Ride


44. Boarding and Reboarding


45. Falling Off


46. Hypothermia


47. Returning to Shore


Module 8 Pretest

Care and Maintenance
(Estimated completion time for this module: 70 to 80 minutes.)

48. Safety Matters


49. Breakdown and Repairs


50. Security


51. Safety Matters


52. Recovering Your PWC


53. Preventative Maintenance


54. Accident Reporting


55. Glossary


Module 9 Pretest

Total estimated time to complete the PWCSAFETYSCHOOL.com materials: 8 to 10 hours.

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