ALABAMA BOATING TEST ANSWERS (31-
60)
31) When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
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driven vessel? - ans-C.) When the sailboat is overtaking the power- driven vessel
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32) What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a
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n emergency? - ans-D.) Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
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33) According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel is towing a skier a
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nd does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator? - ans-A.) A wide-
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angle rearview mirror xz xz
34) What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering
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? - ans-A.) Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
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35) Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ans-
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D.) It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
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36) A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S
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. Naval Vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ans-D.) 500 Yards
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37) What must an owner do owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? -
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ans-C.) Make sure they know how to operate it safely
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38) What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ans-
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D.) Keep centered in the boat
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39) What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from t
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he water? - ans-D.) Turn off the engine
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40) What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? -
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ans-A.) To provide assistance
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41) Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama Marine Poli
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ce Division? - ans-
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D.) Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident
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42) Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - ans-
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D.) When immersed in cold water
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31) When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
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driven vessel? - ans-C.) When the sailboat is overtaking the power- driven vessel
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32) What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of a
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n emergency? - ans-D.) Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
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33) According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel is towing a skier a
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nd does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator? - ans-A.) A wide-
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angle rearview mirror xz xz
34) What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering
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? - ans-A.) Exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam
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35) Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - ans-
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D.) It is colorless, odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
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36) A recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. Naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S
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. Naval Vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ans-D.) 500 Yards
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37) What must an owner do owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? -
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ans-C.) Make sure they know how to operate it safely
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38) What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - ans-
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D.) Keep centered in the boat
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39) What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from t
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he water? - ans-D.) Turn off the engine
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40) What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? -
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ans-A.) To provide assistance
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41) Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama Marine Poli
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ce Division? - ans-
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D.) Damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident
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42) Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - ans-
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D.) When immersed in cold water
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