Boating Exam Chapter's 1-6 Questions and Answers (Graded A)
how should vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWER-
both sides of the bow of the boat
what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER-body weight and chest size
according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWER-operators who are 12 years of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - ANSWER-
type 1
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWER-mounted in an
accessible location
when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - ANSWER-u.s. coast guard approved visual distress
signal
what sound producing device is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - ANSWER-whistle, horn, sound device, etc.
what are four examples of careless operation? - ANSWER-- not enough life jackets
- boating in restricted area
- failing to stop/yield around emergency vessel
- operating in bad weather
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - ANSWER-life jackets
how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - ANSWER-remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water
in Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - ANSWER-100 ft
explain the implied consent law as it relates to boating on the water? - ANSWER- what is the "slow no wake speed"? - ANSWER-operating less than 5mph
according to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator? - ANSWER-wide angle rear view mirror
a recreational vessel is approaching a u.s. naval vessel. at what distance from the vessel must the recreational vessel slow to a minimum speed? - ANSWER-500 yards
what is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? - ANSWER-provide assistance
which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine police division? - ANSWER-damage to boat in more than $2000 as a result of accident
according to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision? - ANSWER-14 years old
according to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on
water skis or other devices? - ANSWER-between one half hour before sunrise and one half hour before sunset
list the illegal operations of a PWC. - ANSWER-crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed
in Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? - ANSWER-between sunset and sunrise
according to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured
PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin? - ANSWER-those under
8 years old
what determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - ANSWER-visibility conditions
who is responsible for ensuring that everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices? - ANSWER-vessel operator
what should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - ANSWER-
where to find PFDs and visual distress signals
what must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - ANSWER-
make sure they know how to operate it safety
what should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? - ANSWER-
keep low center of gravity and 3 points of contact
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