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BOATING EXAM 2025 | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
correct-answer-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? -
correct-answer-Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact
What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a
boat? - correct-answer-Wear a life jacket at all times
According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly
secured PDF while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin? - correct-
answer-8 and younger
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - correct-answer-Visibility
conditions
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What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head-on? - correct-answer-Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct-answer-Between sunset and
sunrise and when visibility is restricted
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - correct-answer-You
could swamp the boat
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the
risk of a collision? - correct-answer-Minimize to the speed needed to stay on
course
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct-answer-Try to
re-board the boat, even if it is swamped
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - correct-
answer-A passengers body weight and chest size
BOATING EXAM 2025 | ACTUAL
EXAM QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
SOLUTIONS
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
correct-answer-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? -
correct-answer-Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact
What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a
boat? - correct-answer-Wear a life jacket at all times
According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly
secured PDF while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin? - correct-
answer-8 and younger
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - correct-answer-Visibility
conditions
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What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head-on? - correct-answer-Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right}
When must navigation lights be displayed? - correct-answer-Between sunset and
sunrise and when visibility is restricted
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - correct-answer-You
could swamp the boat
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the
risk of a collision? - correct-answer-Minimize to the speed needed to stay on
course
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - correct-answer-Try to
re-board the boat, even if it is swamped
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - correct-
answer-A passengers body weight and chest size
