Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)
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How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Passenger's body weight and chest size
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 an approved
boating course in order to operate a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operators who are
12 years of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER-The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mounted 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
ANSWER-Increases 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 signals
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER-A whistle, 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 ANSWER-
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn off the
engine and close 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 off the
engine when passengers are boarding
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How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT ANSWER-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Passenger's body weight and chest size
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 an approved
boating course in order to operate a PWC? - CORRECT ANSWER-Operators who are
12 years of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water? - CORRECT
ANSWER-Type 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - CORRECT ANSWER-The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-
Mounted 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
ANSWER-Increases 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 signals
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - CORRECT ANSWER-A whistle, 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 ANSWER-
Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANSWER-Turn off the
engine and close 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 off the
engine when passengers are boarding
