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Boating Test Questions and AnswersHow should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed? - Answer -on
both sides of the bow of the boat
What is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -
Answer -body weight and chest side
W hat important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - 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 and
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft? - Answer -operators
who are 12 years of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - Answer -
Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is
responsible for 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
signal
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18
foot powerboat? - Answer -whislte, a horn, or another sound device
, Which of these provides a 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 docking your vessel? - Answer -into the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
What should should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer -turn off the engine and
open 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 on the engine when
passengers are boarding
What is an example of careless operation? - Answer -not having enough personal
flotation devices on board
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 can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants and 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 departing? - Answer -where to
find the PFDs and visual distress signals
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - Answer -to shut off the engine if
the operator is thrown overboard
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - Answer -100 feet
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
Answer -much greater effect while boating
What is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? - Answer -by
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding a collision? - Answer -the operators of both vessels
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