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BOAT ED TEST 2025/2026| BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS|EXCELLENT SCORES
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-passenger's body weight and chest size
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision?
a. the operators of both vessels
b. the operator of the stand-on vessel
c. the operator of the give-way vessel
d. the operator of the smaller vessel - CORRECT-ANSWER-the operators of both
vessels
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How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
a. No other vessels are passing you
b. You are not overtaking any other vessels
c. You are going slower than vessels towing skiers
d. You have enough time to avoid a collision - CORRECT-ANSWER-You have
enough time to avoid a collision
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and
markers?
a. to show the outer boundaries of federally controlled waterways
b. to provide traffic control devices for commercial vessels
c. to mark the edges of safe water areas
d. to provide convenient mooring locations - CORRECT-ANSWER-to mark the
edges of safe water areas
According to alabama boating law, which of these is considered legal operation?
a. operating a vessel without the required safety equipment
b. operating above a plane speed when persons on board are obstructing the
operator's view
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c. operating at a speed that causes a hazardous wake when approaching another
vessel
d. operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area - CORRECT-
ANSWER-operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
driven vessel?
a. when the sailboat is crossing ahead from the starboard (right) side
b. when the sailboat is crossing ahead from the port (left) side
c. when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
d. when the two vessels are moving in opposite directions - CORRECT-ANSWER-
when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in
case of an emergency?
a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly
b. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs
c. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it
d. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers - CORRECT-ANSWER-Conduct
an emergency drill with the passengers
BOAT ED TEST 2025/2026| BRAND NEW
ACTUAL EXAM WITH 100% VERIFIED
QUESTIONS & CORRECT
ANSWERS|EXCELLENT SCORES
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-On both sides of the bow of the boat
What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? -
CORRECT-ANSWER-passenger's body weight and chest size
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collision?
a. the operators of both vessels
b. the operator of the stand-on vessel
c. the operator of the give-way vessel
d. the operator of the smaller vessel - CORRECT-ANSWER-the operators of both
vessels
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How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
a. No other vessels are passing you
b. You are not overtaking any other vessels
c. You are going slower than vessels towing skiers
d. You have enough time to avoid a collision - CORRECT-ANSWER-You have
enough time to avoid a collision
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and
markers?
a. to show the outer boundaries of federally controlled waterways
b. to provide traffic control devices for commercial vessels
c. to mark the edges of safe water areas
d. to provide convenient mooring locations - CORRECT-ANSWER-to mark the
edges of safe water areas
According to alabama boating law, which of these is considered legal operation?
a. operating a vessel without the required safety equipment
b. operating above a plane speed when persons on board are obstructing the
operator's view
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c. operating at a speed that causes a hazardous wake when approaching another
vessel
d. operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area - CORRECT-
ANSWER-operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-
driven vessel?
a. when the sailboat is crossing ahead from the starboard (right) side
b. when the sailboat is crossing ahead from the port (left) side
c. when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
d. when the two vessels are moving in opposite directions - CORRECT-ANSWER-
when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel
What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in
case of an emergency?
a. Throw a passenger overboard unexpectedly
b. Explain what to do as an actual emergency occurs
c. Have everyone take a written exam until they can pass it
d. Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers - CORRECT-ANSWER-Conduct
an emergency drill with the passengers
