Drivers ED Boating Test Questions and Answers Graded A+

Drivers ED Boating Test Questions and Answers Graded A+ How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? On both sides of the bow of the boat What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? passenger's body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? 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? Consult a nautical chart. According to alabama law, what operators are required to have completed and approved boating coarse in order to operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC) operators who are 12 years of age or older Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? Type I Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for assuring this? the vessel operator Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? mounted in an accessible location When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? when it is slightly torn What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? a. makes it easier to pay attention b. helps you perform multiple tasks c. helps you avoid dehydration d. increases the likelihood of accidents increases the likelihood of accidents `When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 ft boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? a. blue and white international code flag a (or alpha flag) b. US coast guard approved visual distressed signals c. emergency position indication radio beacon (EPIRB) d. compass and map US coast guard approved visual distressed signals What sound producing device is required when boating on alabama waters in an 18 ft power boat? a. none b. a whistle, a horn, or another sound device c. a whistle and a bell d. a whistle, a horn, or a bell a whistle, a horn, or another sound device Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? a. clear, sunny skies and no wind b. dropping wind speed and calm water c. white clouds and gentle waves d. dark clouds and shifting winds dark clouds and shifting winds What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? a. storing the vessel in the sun to keep in dry b. checking the oil level before every outing c. cleaning the hull with a phosphate detergent d. using coarse sand paper on aluminum hulls checking the oil level before every outing How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? a. into the wind or current, whichever is stronger b. with the wind or current, whichever is stronger c. at regular operating speed without slowing down