Alabama Boating Test (60 questions)fully solved 2024

The vessel operator Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? Mounted in an accessible location Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? When it is slightly torn When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? Increases the likelihood of accidents What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? U.S. Coast Guard -approved visual distress signals When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? A whistle, a horn, or another sound device What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? Dark clouds and shifting winds Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? Checking the oil level before every outing What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings What should you do before fueling your boat? Well away from the boat ramp Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? Turn off the engine when passengers are boarding How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? Not having enough PFDs on board Which of the following is an example of careless operation? Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? Remove any zebra mussels you add before leaving the body of water How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? Where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? To shut off the engine is the operator is thrown overboard What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? 100 ft In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? Much greater while boating How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for BAC Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? The operators of both vessels When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? You have enough time to avoid a collision How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? To mark the edges of safe water areas What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? Operating at less than 5mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area According to Alabama boating law, which of these is considered a legal operation? When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? A wide-angle rear view mirror According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable