ALABAMA BOATING TEST CORE CONCEPTS
AND APPLICATION QUESTIONS FINAL
REVIEW 2026.
⫸ When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Answer: B.
When it is slightly torn
⫸ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: D. Increase 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? Answer:
B. A 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: D. A whistle, a
horn, or another sound device
⫸ Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is
approaching? Answer: D. Dark clouds and shifting winds
⫸ What id one part of a regular vessel engine maintenance program?
Answer: B. Checking the oil level before every outing
, ⫸ How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
Answer: A. Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
⫸ What should you do before fueling your boat? Answer: B. 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? Answer: D. Well away from the boat ramp
⫸ How can propeller strikes be avoided? Answer: C. Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding
⫸ Which of the following is an example of careless operation
Answer: D. Not having enough personal flotation devices on board
⫸ What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while
boating? Answer: A. Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at
all times.
⫸ How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or
animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? Answer: D.
Remove any zebra mussels you dee before leaving the body of water
⫸ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing?
Answer: B. Where to find the PFD's and visual distress signals
AND APPLICATION QUESTIONS FINAL
REVIEW 2026.
⫸ When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Answer: B.
When it is slightly torn
⫸ What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
Answer: D. Increase 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? Answer:
B. A 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: D. A whistle, a
horn, or another sound device
⫸ Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is
approaching? Answer: D. Dark clouds and shifting winds
⫸ What id one part of a regular vessel engine maintenance program?
Answer: B. Checking the oil level before every outing
, ⫸ How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?
Answer: A. Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
⫸ What should you do before fueling your boat? Answer: B. 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? Answer: D. Well away from the boat ramp
⫸ How can propeller strikes be avoided? Answer: C. Turn off the
engine when passengers are boarding
⫸ Which of the following is an example of careless operation
Answer: D. Not having enough personal flotation devices on board
⫸ What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while
boating? Answer: A. Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at
all times.
⫸ How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or
animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? Answer: D.
Remove any zebra mussels you dee before leaving the body of water
⫸ What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing?
Answer: B. Where to find the PFD's and visual distress signals
