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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 the most 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
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What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-Consult a nautical chart.
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
According to alabama law, what operators are required to have
completed and approved boating coarse in order to operate a Personal
Watercraft (PWC) - 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 I
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Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices.
Who is responsible for assuring this? - CORRECT-ANSWER-the vessel
operator
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?
a. makes it easier to pay attention
b. helps you perform multiple tasks
c. helps you avoid dehydration
d. increases the likelihood of accidents - CORRECT-ANSWER-increases
the likelihood of accidents
`When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 ft boat, what
equipment are you legally required to have on board?
a. blue and white international code flag a (or alpha flag)
b. US coast guard approved visual distressed signals
c. emergency position indication radio beacon (EPIRB)
d. compass and map - CORRECT-ANSWER-US coast guard approved
visual distressed signals