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how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed -
ANSWER ✔✔on both sides of the bow of the boat
what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a
passenger - ANSWER ✔✔body weight and chest side
what important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate -
ANSWER ✔✔maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can
carry safely
, what is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway -
ANSWER ✔✔consult a nautical chart
according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have
completed and approved boating course in order to operate a personal
wtaercraft - ANSWER ✔✔operators who are 12 years of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the
water - ANSWER ✔✔Type 1
everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices.
who is responsible for this? - ANSWER ✔✔the vessel operator
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? -
ANSWER ✔✔mounted in an accessible location
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWER
✔✔when it is slightly torn
what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel -
ANSWER ✔✔increases the likelihood of accidents
when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat, what
equipment are you legally required to have on board - ANSWER
✔✔U.S. coast guard approved visual distress signal