Boater's Safety Final Test Review
MISSOURI
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSBoth sides
of the bow of the boat.
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSPassenger's
body weight and chest size.
What important safety information if found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSMaximum weight
and/or number of people the can carry safely.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSConsult a nautical
chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate a PWC? - ANSOperators who are 12 yrs of age or older.
Which type of PED will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANSType 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - ANSThe vessel operator.
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSMounted in an accessible
location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWhen it is slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSIncreases the likelihood
of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment ate you legally
required to have on board? - ANSU.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals.
What sound-devices are required when boating on Alabama waters in a 18 foot powerboat? -
ANSWhistle, horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSDark clouds
and shifting winds.
MISSOURI
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSBoth sides
of the bow of the boat.
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSPassenger's
body weight and chest size.
What important safety information if found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSMaximum weight
and/or number of people the can carry safely.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSConsult a nautical
chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate a PWC? - ANSOperators who are 12 yrs of age or older.
Which type of PED will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - ANSType 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - ANSThe vessel operator.
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSMounted in an accessible
location.
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWhen it is slightly torn.
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSIncreases the likelihood
of accidents.
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment ate you legally
required to have on board? - ANSU.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals.
What sound-devices are required when boating on Alabama waters in a 18 foot powerboat? -
ANSWhistle, horn, or another sound device.
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSDark clouds
and shifting winds.
