Boating Safety Education Challenge Exam

If you are an experienced boater and have a good working knowledge of the navigation rules, required safety equipment, and specific Virginia & Federal boating laws and regulations, you may opt to take an 80 question challenge exam. These exams will be scheduled at Bass Pro Shops in Hampton on the dates and times listed below. You will have a maximum of 3 hours (from 1pm-4pm)to complete the exam. The exam is closed book, no reference material is allowed in the examination room. The Virginia Watercraft Owners Guide should be used as study material along with other boating education material. Successful completion of this exam meets the Virginia law concerning boating education and a DGIF certification card will be issued at the conclusion of the exam attesting to this.

You must register on line at: www.dgif.virginia.gov/boating/education/requirement under Challenge Exam or telephone at (804) 367 - 0768 or by e-mail to Stacey.brown@dgif.virginia.gov or the Regional Coordinator at pnaco98@cox.net at least 3 days prior to the exam date. Walk-Ins will not be allowed.