BOATING LICENSE CORRECT 100%
how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed - ANSWERon
both sides of the bow of the boat
what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger -
ANSWERbody weight and chest side
what important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate -
ANSWERmaximum 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 - ANSWERconsult 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 - ANSWERoperators
who are 12 years of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water -
ANSWERType 1
everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is
responsible for this? - ANSWERthe vessel operator
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERmounted in an
accessible location
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWERwhen it is slightly torn
what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel - ANSWERincreases
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 - ANSWERU.S. coast guard approved visual distress
signal
what sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18
foot powerboat - ANSWERwhislte, a horn, or another sound device
which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching -
ANSWERdark clouds and shifting winds
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program -
ANSWERchecking the oil level before every outing
, how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel - ANSWERinto the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
what should you do before fueling your boat - ANSWERturn off the engine and open all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel -
ANSWERwell away from the boat ramp
how can propeller strike accidents be avoided - ANSWERturn on the engine when
passengers are boarding
what is an example of careless operation - ANSWERnot having enough personal
flotation devices on board
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ANSWERhave
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 - ANSWERremove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water
what should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing - ANSWERwhere to
find the PFDs and visual distress signals
what is the main function of an ignition safety switch - ANSWERto shut off the engine if
the operator is thrown overboard
in Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag - ANSWER100 feet
how does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land -
ANSWERmuch greater effect while boating
why is carbon monoxide gas danerous - ANSWERits colorless, odorless, tastless, and
can be fatal
a recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. naval vessel. at what distance from the U.S.
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed - ANSWER500 yards
what must an operator do before allowing others to operate their vessel -
ANSWERmake sure they know how to operate it safely
what should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard - ANSWERkeep centered in
the boat
how should a vessel's registration number and validation be displayed - ANSWERon
both sides of the bow of the boat
what is the most important thing when selecting the right PFD for a passenger -
ANSWERbody weight and chest side
what important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate -
ANSWERmaximum 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 - ANSWERconsult 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 - ANSWERoperators
who are 12 years of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water -
ANSWERType 1
everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. who is
responsible for this? - ANSWERthe vessel operator
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERmounted in an
accessible location
when should a life jacket be discarded and replaced - ANSWERwhen it is slightly torn
what effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel - ANSWERincreases
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 - ANSWERU.S. coast guard approved visual distress
signal
what sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18
foot powerboat - ANSWERwhislte, a horn, or another sound device
which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching -
ANSWERdark clouds and shifting winds
what is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program -
ANSWERchecking the oil level before every outing
, how should you approach the dock when docking your vessel - ANSWERinto the wind
or current, whichever is stronger
what should you do before fueling your boat - ANSWERturn off the engine and open all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel -
ANSWERwell away from the boat ramp
how can propeller strike accidents be avoided - ANSWERturn on the engine when
passengers are boarding
what is an example of careless operation - ANSWERnot having enough personal
flotation devices on board
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating - ANSWERhave
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 - ANSWERremove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water
what should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing - ANSWERwhere to
find the PFDs and visual distress signals
what is the main function of an ignition safety switch - ANSWERto shut off the engine if
the operator is thrown overboard
in Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag - ANSWER100 feet
how does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land -
ANSWERmuch greater effect while boating
why is carbon monoxide gas danerous - ANSWERits colorless, odorless, tastless, and
can be fatal
a recreational vessel is approaching a U.S. naval vessel. at what distance from the U.S.
naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed - ANSWER500 yards
what must an operator do before allowing others to operate their vessel -
ANSWERmake sure they know how to operate it safely
what should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard - ANSWERkeep centered in
the boat
