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