BOATING EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS #1
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct
answer On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - correct answer
A passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - correct answer
The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - correct answer
Consult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate watercraft? - correct answer 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - correct
answer Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - correct answer The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer Mounted
in an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - correct answer When it is
slightly torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - correct answer It is
much greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - correct answer US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - correct answer A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - correct answer Dark
clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer
Check the oil level before every outing
, How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - correct answer Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer Turn off the engine and
close all openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - correct
answer Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
while people are boarding
What is an example of careless operation? - correct answer Not having enough PFD's
on the boat
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer
Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel
from one waterway to another? - correct answer Remove any zebra mussels before
leaving a body of water
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - correct
answer Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - correct answer To turn off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag? - correct answer 100
FT.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
correct answer It is much greater, while boating
Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? - correct answer By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding the collision? - correct answer Both operators
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - correct
answer When you have enough time to avoid a collision
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and marking? -
correct answer To mark the edges of safe water areas
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - correct
answer On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - correct answer
A passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - correct answer
The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - correct answer
Consult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate watercraft? - correct answer 12 years or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - correct
answer Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - correct answer The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - correct answer Mounted
in an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - correct answer When it is
slightly torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - correct answer It is
much greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - correct answer US Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - correct answer A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice
What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - correct answer Dark
clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - correct answer
Check the oil level before every outing
, How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - correct answer Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - correct answer Turn off the engine and
close all openings
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - correct
answer Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - correct answer Turn off the engine
while people are boarding
What is an example of careless operation? - correct answer Not having enough PFD's
on the boat
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - correct answer
Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel
from one waterway to another? - correct answer Remove any zebra mussels before
leaving a body of water
What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - correct
answer Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - correct answer To turn off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag? - correct answer 100
FT.
How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? -
correct answer It is much greater, while boating
Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? - correct answer By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding the collision? - correct answer Both operators
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - correct
answer When you have enough time to avoid a collision
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and marking? -
correct answer To mark the edges of safe water areas
