I am writing this review as the parent of the individual who wrote this exam. In terms of the Boatsmart Exam - The course was well constructed and easy to follow. My only complaint is that it is not accessible for learners with learning disabilities. This was my son taking this course and he was unable to select text for note scribing and the speakers voice over was not available in written format. For individuals with learning differences, having the information available in alternate formats would be helpful. (scribing and text to speech programs are not able to be easily used with your existing setup) With regards to the actual Boater Exam - The boaters exam although helpful for understanding the rules etc.. is really ineffective for actual boat users. The written boat exam does not result in the capability for an individual to actually operate a boat and is very focused on large waterways. This serves a particular population but not likely the largest population of boat users which are more than likely operating smaller vessels on smaller lakes and waterways. It is for this reason that I don't support what is effectively a money grab to force "regulation". There were numerous situations on our lake this summer where boaters (with boater licenses) did not know how to actually operate the boat they were in. Additionally, safety conversations about how to ensure the weight of passengers is evenly distributed onboard - how to direct passengers to avoid suddenly switching sides of a boat - how to drive a boat when other boats are towing water skiers and tubers - how to give space to people fishing so as to not cut their line/ swamp their boat - not to allow children to hang over the front of boats - etc. etc.. These are real life boating situations which this exam does not cover. I understand this is not the issue for Boatsmart in terms of facilitating the boater exam, however as a life long boater it is all of this and more which makes me question the true usefulness of this exam.