BOATING EXAM QUESRTIONS AND ANSWERS
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answers- Both sides of the bow of the boat.
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Answers-
Passenger's body weight and chest size.
What important safety information if found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answers- Max.
weight and/or number of people the can carry safely.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answers-
Consult a nautical chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a PWC? - Answers- Operators who are 12 yrs of age
or older.
Which type of PED will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -
Answers- Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - Answers- The vessel operator.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answers- Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger.
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers- Turn off the engine and close
all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? -
Answers- Well away from the boat ramp.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers- Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding.
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - Answers- Not having
enough pfd on board.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answers- Have
everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants and animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - Answers- Remove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water.
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answers- Both sides of the bow of the boat.
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Answers-
Passenger's body weight and chest size.
What important safety information if found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answers- Max.
weight and/or number of people the can carry safely.
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Answers-
Consult a nautical chart.
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a PWC? - Answers- Operators who are 12 yrs of age
or older.
Which type of PED will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? -
Answers- Type I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - Answers- The vessel operator.
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answers- Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger.
What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answers- Turn off the engine and close
all windows, ports, doors, and other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? -
Answers- Well away from the boat ramp.
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - Answers- Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding.
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - Answers- Not having
enough pfd on board.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answers- Have
everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants and animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - Answers- Remove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water.
