Alabama Boating Test (60 UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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 PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER - Operators who are 12 years
of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mounted in an accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - When it is
slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increases the likelihood of accidents
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle, a horn, or another sound device
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dark clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Checking the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
having enough PFDs on board
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT
ANSWER - On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT
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? - CORRECT
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 PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER - Operators who are 12 years
of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER - The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Mounted in an accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANSWER - When it is
slightly torn
, What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Increases the likelihood of accidents
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board? - CORRECT 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? - CORRECT ANSWER - A whistle, a horn, or another sound device
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Dark clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Checking the oil level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER - Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANSWER - Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - CORRECT ANSWER - Not
having enough PFDs on board
