BOATING-DRIVERS PROCTORED EXAM

BOATING-DRIVERS PROCTORED EXAM how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed - CORRECT ANSWER-on both sides of the bow of the boat what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger - CORRECT ANSWER-body weight and chest side what important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-consult a nautical chart according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed and approved boating course in order to operate a personal wtaercraft - CORRECT ANSWER-operators who are 12 years of age or older which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water - CORRECT ANSWER-Type 1 everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is responsible for this? - CORRECT ANSWER-the vessel operator where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWERmounted in an accessible location when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - CORRECT ANSWER-when it is slightly torn what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel - CORRECT ANSWERincreases the likelihood of accidents when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board - CORRECT ANSWER-U.S. coast guard approved visual distress signal what sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18 foot powerboat - CORRECT ANSWER-whislte, a horn, or another sound device which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching - CORRECT ANSWER-dark clouds and shifting winds what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program - CORRECT ANSWER-checking the oil level before every outing how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel - CORRECT ANSWERinto the wind or current, whichever is stronger what should should you do before fueling your boat - CORRECT ANSWER-turn off the engine and open all windows, ports, doors, and other openings where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-well away from the boat ramp how can propeller strike accidents be avoided - CORRECT ANSWER-turn on the engine when passengers are boarding what is an example of careless operation - CORRECT ANSWER-not having enough personal flotation devices on board what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - CORRECT ANSWER-have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants and animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another - CORRECT ANSWER-remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water what should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing - CORRECT ANSWER-where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals what is the main function of an ignition safety switch - CORRECT ANSWER-to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard in Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag - CORRECT ANSWER100 feet how does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land - CORRECT ANSWER-much greater effect while boating what is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intosicated? - CORRECT ANSWER-by operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concentration when two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision - CORRECT ANSWER-the operators of both vessels how do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed - CORRECT ANSWER-you have enough time to avoid a collision according to Alabama boating law, which of the these is considered legal operation - CORRECT ANSWER-operating at less than 5mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers - CORRECT ANSWER-to mark the edges of safe water areas when is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency - CORRECT ANSWER-conduct an emergency drill with the passengers according to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator - CORRECT ANSWER-a wide-angle rearview mirror what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering - CORRECT ANSWER-exclusion or keep-out area, such as a dam why is carbon monoxide gas danerous - CORRECT ANSWER-its colorless, odorless, tastless, and can be fatal 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 - CORRECT ANSWER-500 yards what must an operator do before allowing others to operate their vessel - CORRECT ANSWER-make sure they know how to operate it safely what should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard - CORRECT ANSWER-keep centered in the boat what is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident - CORRECT ANSWER-to provide assistance what should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water - CORRECT ANSWER-turn off the engine which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama Marine Police Division - CORRECT ANSWER-damage to your boat in more than $2000 as the result of a boating accident under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia - CORRECT ANSWER-when immersed in cold water what should you do immediately if a boat motor catches fire - CORRECT ANSWERshut off the fuel supply, and try to put out the fire with an extinguisher if your inward/outward boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact - CORRECT ANSWER-stop the engine and lift the outdrive which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC - CORRECT ANSWERletting off the throttle control according to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision - CORRECT ANSWER-those at least 14 years of age according to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device - CORRECT ANSWER-between one-half hour before sunset and one-half hour after sunset what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout - CORRECT ANSWERwatch for navigational hazards which of following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama - CORRECT ANSWERcrossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed in Alabama what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation - CORRECT ANSWER-between sunset and sunrise (daylight hours) why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout - CORRECT ANSWER-to avoid collisions what should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak - CORRECT ANSWER-keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat - CORRECT ANSWER-wear a lifejacket at all times according to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin - CORRECT ANSWERthose under 8 years of age what determines if a speed is safe for your boat - CORRECT ANSWER-visibility conditions what should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching heach-on - CORRECT ANSWER-both vessels should turn to the starboard(right) when must navigation lights be displayed - CORRECT ANSWER-from sunset to sunrise is when visibility is restricted what could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern - CORRECT ANSWER-it may cause the boat to swamp visibility is restricted due to fog. what should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of collision - CORRECT ANSWER-reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course what should you do if you fall overboard into col