BOATING EXAM|WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A|DOWNLOAD TO PASS

How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? On both sides of the bow of the boat What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? A passengers body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? Consult a nautical chart According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate watercraft? 12 years or older Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? Type I Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? The vessel operator Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? Mounted in an accessible place 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? It is much greater while boating When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? Dark clouds and shifting winds What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? Check the oil level before every outing How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all openings Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? Well away from the boat ramp How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Turn off the engine while people are boarding What is an example of careless operation? Not having enough PFD's on the boat What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? To turn off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag? 100 FT. How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? It is much greater, while boating Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? 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 the collision? Both operators How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? When you have enough time to avoid a collision What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and marking? To mark the edges of safe water areas