ALABAMA BOATING TEST CERTIFICATION
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?.
Answer: C. Watch for navigational hazards
• When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a
power-driven vessel?.
Answer: C. When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
• When must navigation lights be displayed?.
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted
• What is indicated by a white market with an orange crossed diamond and
black lettering?.
Answer: Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
• In Alabama, how far much a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag?.
Answer: 100 feet
• Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel.
Answer: Well away from boat ramp
• What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?.
Answer: D. Increase the likelihood of accidents
• According to Alabama boating law, which of the se is considered legal
operation..
Answer: D. Operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
• What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?.
Answer: Visibility conditions
• Acoording 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 after
sunset
• What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do
in case of an emergency?.
Answer: Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
• How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be
displayed?.
Answer: C. On both sides of bow of boat
• Owner must do what before allowing others to operate his or her vessel.
Answer: Make sure they know how to operate it safely
• Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous?.
Answer: D. It is colorless, orderless, and tasteless and can be fatal
• Main purpose of lateral red/green buoys and markers.
Answer: Mark edges of safe water areas
• In Alabama, vessel must be how far from diver down flag.
Answer: 100 feet
• What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?.
Answer: Passenger's body weight and chest size
• 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.
• How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?.
Answer: You have enough time to avoid collision
• Main function of ignition safety switch.
Answer: To shut off engine if passenger is thrown off
• What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard?.
Answer: D. Keep centered in the boat
SCRIPT 2026 QUESTIONS WITH
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
• What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?.
Answer: C. Watch for navigational hazards
• When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a
power-driven vessel?.
Answer: C. When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
• When must navigation lights be displayed?.
Answer: From sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted
• What is indicated by a white market with an orange crossed diamond and
black lettering?.
Answer: Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
• In Alabama, how far much a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag?.
Answer: 100 feet
• Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel.
Answer: Well away from boat ramp
• What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?.
Answer: D. Increase the likelihood of accidents
• According to Alabama boating law, which of the se is considered legal
operation..
Answer: D. Operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
• What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?.
Answer: Visibility conditions
• Acoording 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 after
sunset
• What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do
in case of an emergency?.
Answer: Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
• How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be
displayed?.
Answer: C. On both sides of bow of boat
• Owner must do what before allowing others to operate his or her vessel.
Answer: Make sure they know how to operate it safely
• Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous?.
Answer: D. It is colorless, orderless, and tasteless and can be fatal
• Main purpose of lateral red/green buoys and markers.
Answer: Mark edges of safe water areas
• In Alabama, vessel must be how far from diver down flag.
Answer: 100 feet
• What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?.
Answer: Passenger's body weight and chest size
• 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.
• How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?.
Answer: You have enough time to avoid collision
• Main function of ignition safety switch.
Answer: To shut off engine if passenger is thrown off
• What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard?.
Answer: D. Keep centered in the boat
