Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_138gm4
1. How should a vessel's registration number and On both sides of the bow of the
validation decal be displayed? boat
2. What is important when selecting the right PFD Passenger's body weight and
for a passenger? chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a Maximum weight and/or number
boat's capacity plate? of people the boat can carry safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on Consult a nautical chart
a local waterway?
5. According to Alabama law, what operators are Operators who are 12 years of age
required to have completed an approved boating or older
course in order to operate a PWC?
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious Type 1
people face up in the water?
7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand The vessel operator
basic safety practices. Who is responsible for en-
suring this?
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher Mounted in an accessible location
on a boat?
9. When should a life jacket be discarded and re- When it is slightly torn
placed?
10. What effect does alcohol have when you are op- Increases the likelihood of acci-
erating a vessel? dents
11. U.S. Coast Guard -approved visual
distress signals
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, Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_138gm4
When boating on federally controlled waters in
an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board?
12. What sound producing device(s) is required when A whistle, a horn, or another sound
boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot power- device
boat?
13. Which of these provides a warning that danger- Dark clouds and shifting winds
ous weather is approaching?
14. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine Checking the oil level before every
maintenance program? outing
15. How should you approach the dock when docking Into the wind or current, whichev-
your vessel? er is stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other
openings
17. Where should your trailer be located while you Well away from the boat ramp
prepare to launch your vessel?
18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Turn off the engine when passen-
gers are boarding
19. Which of the following is an example of careless Not having enough PFDs on board
operation?
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of Have everyone wear an appropri-
drowning while boating? ate life jacket at all times
21.
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Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_138gm4
1. How should a vessel's registration number and On both sides of the bow of the
validation decal be displayed? boat
2. What is important when selecting the right PFD Passenger's body weight and
for a passenger? chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a Maximum weight and/or number
boat's capacity plate? of people the boat can carry safely
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on Consult a nautical chart
a local waterway?
5. According to Alabama law, what operators are Operators who are 12 years of age
required to have completed an approved boating or older
course in order to operate a PWC?
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious Type 1
people face up in the water?
7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand The vessel operator
basic safety practices. Who is responsible for en-
suring this?
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher Mounted in an accessible location
on a boat?
9. When should a life jacket be discarded and re- When it is slightly torn
placed?
10. What effect does alcohol have when you are op- Increases the likelihood of acci-
erating a vessel? dents
11. U.S. Coast Guard -approved visual
distress signals
1/6
, Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
Study online at https://quizlet.com/_138gm4
When boating on federally controlled waters in
an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally
required to have on board?
12. What sound producing device(s) is required when A whistle, a horn, or another sound
boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot power- device
boat?
13. Which of these provides a warning that danger- Dark clouds and shifting winds
ous weather is approaching?
14. What is one part of a regular vessel and engine Checking the oil level before every
maintenance program? outing
15. How should you approach the dock when docking Into the wind or current, whichev-
your vessel? er is stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? Turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other
openings
17. Where should your trailer be located while you Well away from the boat ramp
prepare to launch your vessel?
18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Turn off the engine when passen-
gers are boarding
19. Which of the following is an example of careless Not having enough PFDs on board
operation?
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of Have everyone wear an appropri-
drowning while boating? ate life jacket at all times
21.
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