Boater's License Review Exam Questions with correct Answers

1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - Answer- Both sides of the bow 2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Answer- Body weight and chest size 3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer- Maximum weight, number, and horse power 4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer- Consult a nautical map 5. What operators are required to have completed an approved boating course to operate a PWC? - Answer- Operators 12 and older 6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up? - Answer- Type 1 7. Who is responsible for making sure everyone on board a vessel understands basic safety practices? - Answer- Vessel operator 8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer- In an accessible location 9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer- When slightly torn 10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - Answer- Increases the likelihood of accidents 11. When boating on federally controlled ways in an 18 foot vessel, what equipment are you legally required to have onboard? - Answer- US Coast Guard approved visual distress signals 12. What sound producing devices are required when boating on Alabama waters? - Answer- Whistle/horn etc. 13. What are signs that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answer- Dark clouds, lightening, and shifting winds 14. What is one part of a regular basil and engine maintenance program? - Answer- Check the oil every outing 15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer- Into Wind or current; whichever is stronger 16. What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer- Turn off engine, close all doors, windows, and ports 17. Where should your trailer be located well you prepare to launch your vessel? - Answer- Parking lot/well away from ramp 18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answer- Turn off engine when people are boarding 19. Which are examples of careless operation? - Answer- Not having enough PFD's for everyone on board 20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answer- Have everyone on board wear an appropriate PFD at all times 21. How can you prevent transporting nuisance species from one waterway to another? - Answer- Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water 22. What should the vessel operator tell everyon