Comprehensive Alabama Boating Manual- Approved And Accredited
0 view 0 purchase
Course
Alabama Boating
Institution
Alabama Boating
Comprehensive Alabama Boating
Manual- Approved And Accredited
What is the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft in Alabama without adult supervision?
14 years old
What should you do if you are involved in a boating accident?
Stop, provide assistance, and report the inciden...
Comprehensive Alabama Boating
Manual- Approved And Accredited
What is the minimum age for operating a personal watercraft in Alabama without adult supervision?
14 years old
What should you do if you are involved in a boating accident?
Stop, provide assistance, and report the incident if required
When must a personal flotation device (PFD) be worn by all passengers on a boat?
When the boat is underway and not anchored
What action must you take if you see a diver-down flag?
Stay at least 100 feet away when boating
How far must you stay from the shore when operating a motorized boat in Alabama?
Maintain a safe distance, typically 100 feet or as regulated
What is the legal speed limit in Alabama’s “slow, no wake” zones?
Idle speed, or the slowest speed necessary to maintain steerage
What is the purpose of the kill switch on a personal watercraft (PWC)?
To stop the engine if the operator falls off
What type of fire extinguisher is required on boats in Alabama?
A USCG-approved Type B-1 fire extinguisher
When is it mandatory to wear a life jacket on a boat in Alabama?
1
, When the boat is underway, and the operator or passengers are not in the cabin
What is the correct action if another boat is approaching head-on?
Steer to the right to avoid a collision
What does a red buoy indicate on the water?
The left side (port) of the channel when traveling upstream
What should you do when navigating in narrow or congested waterways?
Keep to the right side of the channel
How should you approach a dock when docking your boat?
Slowly, using the wind or current to help guide the boat
What is the minimum age for operating a motorized boat in Alabama without adult supervision?
14 years old
What action should you take if you are towing a skier or wakeboarder?
Ensure the person being towed is wearing a personal flotation device (PFD)
What should you do if your boat begins to take on water?
Use a bilge pump or bailing device to remove water
What does a green buoy indicate on Alabama waters?
The right side (starboard) of the channel when traveling upstream
What should you do if you see a flashing blue light while boating?
Yield to the law enforcement vessel and slow down
2
The benefits of buying summaries with Stuvia:
Guaranteed quality through customer reviews
Stuvia customers have reviewed more than 700,000 summaries. This how you know that you are buying the best documents.
Quick and easy check-out
You can quickly pay through credit card or Stuvia-credit for the summaries. There is no membership needed.
Focus on what matters
Your fellow students write the study notes themselves, which is why the documents are always reliable and up-to-date. This ensures you quickly get to the core!
Frequently asked questions
What do I get when I buy this document?
You get a PDF, available immediately after your purchase. The purchased document is accessible anytime, anywhere and indefinitely through your profile.
Satisfaction guarantee: how does it work?
Our satisfaction guarantee ensures that you always find a study document that suits you well. You fill out a form, and our customer service team takes care of the rest.
Who am I buying these notes from?
Stuvia is a marketplace, so you are not buying this document from us, but from seller StellarGrades. Stuvia facilitates payment to the seller.
Will I be stuck with a subscription?
No, you only buy these notes for $9.60. You're not tied to anything after your purchase.
