Alabama Boating certification Exam
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How should a vessel's 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 Total
number of passengers on board.
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Consult
a nautical chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft(PWC)? - ANSWER Operators
who are 12 years of age or older.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANSWER
Type 1
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 location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER When its slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWER Increases
the likelihood of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in and 18-foot boat, what equipment are
you legally required to have on board? - ANSWER U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual
distress signals.
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle, A horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWER
Dark clouds & shifting winds.
, What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Checking 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 it is overtaking another vessel it is the give-way vessel.
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
emergency? - ANSWER Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
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 a orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
- ANSWER Exclusion Area.
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANSWER It is colorless, odorless, and
tasteless and can be fatal.
A recreational vessel is 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 and owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? -
ANSWER Make sure they know how to operate it properly.
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ANSWER Keep centered
in 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 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.
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How should a vessel's 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 Total
number of passengers on board.
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWER
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? - ANSWER Consult
a nautical chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft(PWC)? - ANSWER Operators
who are 12 years of age or older.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANSWER
Type 1
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 location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER When its slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWER Increases
the likelihood of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in and 18-foot boat, what equipment are
you legally required to have on board? - ANSWER U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual
distress signals.
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - ANSWER A whistle, A horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWER
Dark clouds & shifting winds.
, What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWER
Checking 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 it is overtaking another vessel it is the give-way vessel.
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of
emergency? - ANSWER Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers.
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 a orange crossed diamond and black lettering?
- ANSWER Exclusion Area.
Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ANSWER It is colorless, odorless, and
tasteless and can be fatal.
A recreational vessel is 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 and owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? -
ANSWER Make sure they know how to operate it properly.
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ANSWER Keep centered
in 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 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.
