ALABAMA BOATING TEST (LATEST 2025 – 2026)
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION
Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - Body weight and chest size
Info on boat's capacity plate - Maximum weight or number of people boat can carry
safely
Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - Consult nautical map
Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - Operators 12+
Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - Type 1
Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - Vessel
operator
Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - Accessible location
Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - Slightly torn
Effect of alcohol on boat operator - Increases likelihood of accidents
With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? - US
Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on
board? - Whistle, horn, or other sound device
Warnings of dangerous weather - Dark clouds and shifting winds
One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - Check oil level before
every outing
How to approach dock when docking vessel - Into wind or current, whichever
stronger
What to do before fueling your boat - Turn of engine and close all ports, windows,
doors, etc.
Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - Well away from boat ramp
WITH COMPLETE VERIFIED SOLUTION
Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - Body weight and chest size
Info on boat's capacity plate - Maximum weight or number of people boat can carry
safely
Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - Consult nautical map
Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - Operators 12+
Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - Type 1
Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - Vessel
operator
Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - Accessible location
Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - Slightly torn
Effect of alcohol on boat operator - Increases likelihood of accidents
With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on board? - US
Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required on
board? - Whistle, horn, or other sound device
Warnings of dangerous weather - Dark clouds and shifting winds
One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - Check oil level before
every outing
How to approach dock when docking vessel - Into wind or current, whichever
stronger
What to do before fueling your boat - Turn of engine and close all ports, windows,
doors, etc.
Trailer location when preparing to launch vessel - Well away from boat ramp
