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1. Howshouldavesselsregistrationnumberandvalidationdecalbedisplayed?-
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:Onbothsidesofthebowoftheboat
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2. WhatismostimportantwhenselectingtherightPFDforapassenger?:A
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passengersbodyweightandchestsize S S S S S




3. What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate?: The
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maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
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4. Whatisthebestwaytofindoutabouthazardsonalocatewaterway?:Consultanautical
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chart
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5. AccordingtoAlabamalaw,whatagecanoperatorsbetohavecompletedan S S S S S S S S S S S S




approvedboatingcourseinordertooperatewatercraft?:12yearsorolder
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6. WhichtypeofPFDwillturnmostunconsciouspersonsfaceupinwater?:TypeI S S S S S S S S S S S S S S




7. Everyoneonboardavesselshouldunderstandbasicsafetypractices.Whois S S S S S S S S S S S




responsible for ensuring this?: The vessel operator
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8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?: Mountedinan
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9. Whenshould alife jacket bediscarded and replaced?:Whenitisslightlytorn
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10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?: Itismuchgreater
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11. Whenboatingonfederallycontrolledwatersinan18-footboat,whatequip-ment S S S S S S S S S S S S




are you legally required to have on board?: USCoastGuardapprovedvisualdistress signal
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12. What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an
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18-foot powerboat?: Awhistle,ahorn,oranothersound-producingadvice
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13. Whatprovidesawarningthatdangerousweatherisapproaching?:Darkclouds
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andshiftingwinds
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14. Whatisonepartofaregularvesselandenginemaintenanceprogram?: Check the oil
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level before every outing
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15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?: Intothewindor current,
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, whichever is stronger
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16. Whatshouldyoudobeforefuelingyourboat?:Turnotttheengineandcloseallopenings
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