BOATING EXAM 2026/27 -
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
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-passenger's body weight and chest size
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 unconcisious 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 a accessible location
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-increases the likelihood of accidents
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18ft 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 and 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 current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANSWER-Turn off the
engine and close all windows,portsdoors and other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your
vessel? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWER-turn on the
engine when passengers are boarding
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - ANSWER-not
having enough personal flotation devices that are the wrong color.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? -
ANSWER-have everyone wear and 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-Remove any
zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water.
Acccording to Alabama law, equipment is requierd when a vessel (other
than an pwc) is towing a skier and does nit have a capable observer on
board in addition to the operator? - ANSWER-a wide angle rear view mirror
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange cross diamond and
black lettering - ANSWER-exclusion or keep out area such as a dam
why is the carbon monoxide gas dangerous - ANSWER-it is colorlesss,
odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
- ANSWER-where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals.
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ANSWER-to shut
off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay away from a diver-down flag? -
ANSWER-100 ft
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compared to the
effect on land? - ANSWER-much greater effect while boating
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A+)
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-passenger's body weight and chest size
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 unconcisious 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 a accessible location
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-increases the likelihood of accidents
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18ft 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 and 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 current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANSWER-Turn off the
engine and close all windows,portsdoors and other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your
vessel? - ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWER-turn on the
engine when passengers are boarding
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - ANSWER-not
having enough personal flotation devices that are the wrong color.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? -
ANSWER-have everyone wear and 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-Remove any
zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water.
Acccording to Alabama law, equipment is requierd when a vessel (other
than an pwc) is towing a skier and does nit have a capable observer on
board in addition to the operator? - ANSWER-a wide angle rear view mirror
what is indicated by a white marker with an orange cross diamond and
black lettering - ANSWER-exclusion or keep out area such as a dam
why is the carbon monoxide gas dangerous - ANSWER-it is colorlesss,
odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing?
- ANSWER-where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals.
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - ANSWER-to shut
off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay away from a diver-down flag? -
ANSWER-100 ft
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compared to the
effect on land? - ANSWER-much greater effect while boating
