ALABAMA BOATING LICENSE EXAM 2024-2025 |ACTUAL
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
(VERIFIED ANSWERS ) A GRADE.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? -
ANSWER-Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be
displayed? - ANSWER-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a
passenger? - ANSWER-Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity
plane? - ANSWER-maximum weight and/or number of people the boat
can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? -
ANSWER-Consult a nautical chart
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 I
,Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety
practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - ANSWER-The
vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? -
ANSWER-Mounted in an accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? – ANSWER-
When it is slightly torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? -
ANSWER-Increases the likelihood of accidents
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 signals
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on
Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? - ANSWER-A whistle, a
horn, or another sound device
Which of these provides warning that dangerous weather is
approaching? - ANSWER-Dark clouds and shifting winds
, What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance
program? - ANSWER-Checking the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when socking your vessel? -
ANSWER-Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANSWER-Turn off the
engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your
vessel? - ANSWER-Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWER-Turn off
the engine when passengers are boarding
Which of the following is and example of careless operation? -
ANSWER-Not having enough personal flotation devices on board
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
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before
departing? - ANSWER-Where to find the PFDs and visual distress
signals
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