boating exam - questions and answers
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1. How should a vessel's registration number and on both sides of the bow of the boat
validation decal be displayed?
2. What is most important when selecting the passenger's body weight and chest
right PFD for a passenger? size
3. What important safety information is found on maximum weight and/or number of
a boat's capacity plate? people the boat can carry safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards consult a nautical chart
on a local waterway?
5. According to Alabama law, what operators are operators who are 12 years of age or
required to have completed an approved boat- older
ing course in order to operate a personal wa-
tercraft (PWC)?
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconcisious Type 1
persons face up in the water?
7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand the vessel operator
basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this?
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extin- mounted in a accessible location
guisher on a boat?
9. When should a life jacket be discarded and re- when it is slightly torn
placed?
10. What effect does alcohol have when you are increases the likelihood of accidents
operating a vessel?
11.
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, boating exam - questions and answers
boating exam - questions and answers
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_8guo1t
When boating on federally controlled waters in U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual
an 18ft boat ,what equipment are you legally distress signals
required to have on board?
12. What sound-producing device(s) is required a whistle, a horn or another sound
when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot device
powerboat?
13. Which of these provides a warning that danger- dark clouds and shifting winds
ous weather is approaching?
14. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine checking the oil level before every
maintenance program? outing
15. How should you approach the dock when dock- into the wind current, whichever is
ing your vessel? stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all win-
dows,portsdoors and other openings.
17. Where should your trailer be located while you well away from the boat ramp
prepare to launch your vessel?
18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? turn on the engine when passengers
are boarding
19. Which of the following is an example of careless not having enough personal flotation
operation? devices that are the wrong color.
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of have everyone wear and appropriate
drowning while boating? life jacket at all times.
21. Remove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water.
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