1. How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe
speed? - ANS ✓You have enough time to avoid a collision.
2. What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green
buoys and markers? - ANS ✓To mark the edges of safe water areas.
3. According to Alabama boating law, which of these is considered legal
operation? - ANS ✓Operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake"
speed area.
4. When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering
a power-driven vessel? - ANS ✓When it is overtaking another vessel it is
the give-way vessel.
5. What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what
to do in case of emergency? - ANS ✓Conduct an emergency drill with the
passengers.
6. 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
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observer on board in addition to the operator? - ANS ✓a wide-angle
rearview mirror.
7. What is indicated by a white marker with a orange crossed diamond
and black lettering? - ANS ✓Exclusion Area.
8. Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANS ✓It is colorless,
odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal.
9. A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what
distance from the U.S. Naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow
to minimum speed? - ANS ✓500 Yards.
10. What must and owner do before allowing others to operate his
or her vessel? - ANS ✓Make sure they know how to operate it properly.
11. What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? -
ANS ✓Keep centered in the boat.
12. What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being
pulled into the boat from the water? - ANS ✓turn off the engine.
13. What is the first action required of a boat operator who
witnesses a boating accident? - ANS ✓provide assistance.
14. Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to
the Alabama Marine Police Division? - ANS ✓damage to your boat in
more than $2000 as the result of a boating accident.
15. Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of
developing hypothermia? - ANS ✓when immersed in cold water.
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