ALABAMA BOATING TEST QUESTIONS WITH
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ALABAMA BOATING
STUDYGLOBAL 5/16/25 ALABAMA BOATING
, Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - Accurate answers On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - Accurate answers Body weight and chest size
Info on boat's capacity plate - Accurate answers Maximum weight or number of people boat can
carry safely
Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - Accurate answers Consult nautical map
Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - Accurate answers Operators 12+
Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - Accurate answers Type 1
Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - Accurate answers Vessel
operator
Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - Accurate answers Accessible location
Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - Accurate answers Slightly torn
Effect of alcohol on boat operator - Accurate answers Increases likelihood of accidents
With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? - Accurate answers
US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on board? - Accurate
answers Whistle, horn, or other sound device
Warnings of dangerous weather - Accurate answers Dark clouds and shifting winds
One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - Accurate answers Check oil level
before every outing
How to approach dock when docking vessel - Accurate answers Into wind or current, whichever
stronger
What to do before fueling your boat - Accurate answers Turn of engine and close all ports,
windows, doors, etc.
Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - Accurate answers Well away from boat ramp
How to avoid propellor strike accidents - Accurate answers Turn off engine when passengers
boarding
Example of careless operation - Accurate answers Not having enough PFDs on board
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ALABAMA BOATING
STUDYGLOBAL 5/16/25 ALABAMA BOATING
, Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - Accurate answers On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - Accurate answers Body weight and chest size
Info on boat's capacity plate - Accurate answers Maximum weight or number of people boat can
carry safely
Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - Accurate answers Consult nautical map
Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - Accurate answers Operators 12+
Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - Accurate answers Type 1
Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - Accurate answers Vessel
operator
Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - Accurate answers Accessible location
Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - Accurate answers Slightly torn
Effect of alcohol on boat operator - Accurate answers Increases likelihood of accidents
With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? - Accurate answers
US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on board? - Accurate
answers Whistle, horn, or other sound device
Warnings of dangerous weather - Accurate answers Dark clouds and shifting winds
One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - Accurate answers Check oil level
before every outing
How to approach dock when docking vessel - Accurate answers Into wind or current, whichever
stronger
What to do before fueling your boat - Accurate answers Turn of engine and close all ports,
windows, doors, etc.
Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - Accurate answers Well away from boat ramp
How to avoid propellor strike accidents - Accurate answers Turn off engine when passengers
boarding
Example of careless operation - Accurate answers Not having enough PFDs on board
