Boating Exam|| 60 QUESTIONS||
CORRECT ANSWERS
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER A
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - ANSWER
Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - ANSWER The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWER Mounted in
an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER When it is slightly
torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWER Dark
clouds and shifting winds
, What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Check the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANSWER Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven
vessel? - ANSWER When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - ANSWER Conduct an emergency drill
According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a
PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to
the operator? - ANSWER A wide-angle rearview mirror
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ANSWER Exclusion, or 'Keep Out' area
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANSWER It is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
but can be fatal
A recreational vessel approaching a U.S. naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S.
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ANSWER 500
yards
What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - ANSWER
Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ANSWER Keep to the
center of the boat
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from
the water? - ANSWER Turn off the engine
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? -
ANSWER To provide assistance
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine
police division? - ANSWER Damage to your boat in more than $2000 as the result of a
boating accident
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? -
ANSWER When immersed in cold water
CORRECT ANSWERS
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWER A
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - ANSWER
Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - ANSWER The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWER Mounted in
an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER When it is slightly
torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWER 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? - ANSWER US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWER Dark
clouds and shifting winds
, What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Check the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANSWER Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven
vessel? - ANSWER When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
an emergency? - ANSWER Conduct an emergency drill
According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a
PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to
the operator? - ANSWER A wide-angle rearview mirror
What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black
lettering? - ANSWER Exclusion, or 'Keep Out' area
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANSWER It is colorless, odorless, tasteless,
but can be fatal
A recreational vessel approaching a U.S. naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S.
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ANSWER 500
yards
What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - ANSWER
Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ANSWER Keep to the
center of the boat
What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from
the water? - ANSWER Turn off the engine
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? -
ANSWER To provide assistance
Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine
police division? - ANSWER Damage to your boat in more than $2000 as the result of a
boating accident
Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? -
ANSWER When immersed in cold water
