Alabama Boater's License Test questions
with correct answers
This green buoy indicates: - Answer The left side of the channel as a boater enters from the open sea
When you see this marker (no wake) while operating a vessel, you know that you must: - Answer Slow down so that your vessel does not create a wake.
This red buoy indicates - Answer The right side of the channel as a boater enters from open sea
This marker (swim area) indicates - Answer An area where vessels are prohibited and you must not enter
A white buoy with an orange square: - Answer gives information
According to Alabama law, the _____ must be painted on or attached to both sides of the vessel - Answer Registration number
As a courtesy to other boaters and people onshore, PWC operators should always: -
Answer Be aware of excessive noise created when operating in the same area too long
Alabama law states that you can be arrested and convicted of boating under the influence if you have a blood alcohol concentration of ___ while operating a vessel
- Answer 0.08% or greater It is illegal to operate above plane speed when - Answer Persons or gear onboard the vessel are such that the operator's view is obstructed, safe operation is impaired
Which of the following should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping? - Answer Turn your vessel at controlled speeds
If operating a powerboat, you are always the give-way boat when encountering ____, unless being overtaken by that vessel - Answer a sailboat
Alabama law states that a person must be at least ___ of age to be eligible for boater safety certification and be legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including PWC) - Answer 12 years
It is illegal to attach your vessel to: - Answer a U.S. Aids to Navigation System buoy or regulatory marker
It is illegal to operate a vessel at a speed which ___ when approaching another vessel or when entering or leaving a marina or harbor area - Answer Causes a hazardous wake or wash
At a minimum, before embarking on a daytime outing on the water, you should: - Answer Contact a responsible person before going out and tell him or her where you will be boating and when you plan to return
If you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you do? - Answer You are the vessel on the left and so you should give way
and allow the other vessel to pass
with correct answers
This green buoy indicates: - Answer The left side of the channel as a boater enters from the open sea
When you see this marker (no wake) while operating a vessel, you know that you must: - Answer Slow down so that your vessel does not create a wake.
This red buoy indicates - Answer The right side of the channel as a boater enters from open sea
This marker (swim area) indicates - Answer An area where vessels are prohibited and you must not enter
A white buoy with an orange square: - Answer gives information
According to Alabama law, the _____ must be painted on or attached to both sides of the vessel - Answer Registration number
As a courtesy to other boaters and people onshore, PWC operators should always: -
Answer Be aware of excessive noise created when operating in the same area too long
Alabama law states that you can be arrested and convicted of boating under the influence if you have a blood alcohol concentration of ___ while operating a vessel
- Answer 0.08% or greater It is illegal to operate above plane speed when - Answer Persons or gear onboard the vessel are such that the operator's view is obstructed, safe operation is impaired
Which of the following should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping? - Answer Turn your vessel at controlled speeds
If operating a powerboat, you are always the give-way boat when encountering ____, unless being overtaken by that vessel - Answer a sailboat
Alabama law states that a person must be at least ___ of age to be eligible for boater safety certification and be legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including PWC) - Answer 12 years
It is illegal to attach your vessel to: - Answer a U.S. Aids to Navigation System buoy or regulatory marker
It is illegal to operate a vessel at a speed which ___ when approaching another vessel or when entering or leaving a marina or harbor area - Answer Causes a hazardous wake or wash
At a minimum, before embarking on a daytime outing on the water, you should: - Answer Contact a responsible person before going out and tell him or her where you will be boating and when you plan to return
If you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what should you do? - Answer You are the vessel on the left and so you should give way
and allow the other vessel to pass
