Alabama Boating Test (60 questions all with correct
answers)
/. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answer-✅. On both sides of bow of boat
/.What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Answer-✅
Passenger's body weight and chest size
/.What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer-✅
Maximum 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? - Answer-✅
Consult a nautical chart
/.According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - Answer-✅.
Operators who are 12 years of age or older.
/.Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - Answer-
✅. Type 1
/.Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - Answer-✅. The vessel operator
/.Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer-✅. Mounted in
an accessible location
/.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer-✅. When it is slightly
torn
/.What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - Answer-✅ Increase
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? - Answer-✅. A U.S. Coast Guard-Approved
visual distress signals
/.What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an
18-foot powerboat? - Answer-✅. A whistle, a horn, or another sound device
, /.Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answer-
✅. Dark clouds and shifting winds
/.What id one part of a regular vessel engine maintenance program? - Answer-✅.
Checking the oil level before every outing
/.How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer-✅. Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
/.What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer-✅. 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? -
Answer-✅. Well away from the boat ramp
/.How can propeller strikes be avoided? - Answer-✅. Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
/.Which of the following is an example of careless operation - Answer-✅. Not having
enough personal flotation devices on board
/.What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answer-✅.
Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
/.How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - Answer-✅ Remove any zebra mussels you dee
before leaving the body of water
/.What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing? - Answer-✅ Where
to find the PFD's and visual distress signals
/.What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - Answer-✅. To shut off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
/.In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - Answer-✅. 100 feet
/.How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to effect on land? -
Answer-✅ Much greater effect while boating
/.Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated - Answer-✅ By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boat must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
answers)
/. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answer-✅. On both sides of bow of boat
/.What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Answer-✅
Passenger's body weight and chest size
/.What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer-✅
Maximum 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? - Answer-✅
Consult a nautical chart
/.According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - Answer-✅.
Operators who are 12 years of age or older.
/.Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - Answer-
✅. Type 1
/.Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - Answer-✅. The vessel operator
/.Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer-✅. Mounted in
an accessible location
/.When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer-✅. When it is slightly
torn
/.What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - Answer-✅ Increase
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? - Answer-✅. A U.S. Coast Guard-Approved
visual distress signals
/.What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an
18-foot powerboat? - Answer-✅. A whistle, a horn, or another sound device
, /.Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answer-
✅. Dark clouds and shifting winds
/.What id one part of a regular vessel engine maintenance program? - Answer-✅.
Checking the oil level before every outing
/.How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Answer-✅. Into the
wind or current, whichever is stronger
/.What should you do before fueling your boat? - Answer-✅. 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? -
Answer-✅. Well away from the boat ramp
/.How can propeller strikes be avoided? - Answer-✅. Turn off the engine when
passengers are boarding
/.Which of the following is an example of careless operation - Answer-✅. Not having
enough personal flotation devices on board
/.What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - Answer-✅.
Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times.
/.How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - Answer-✅ Remove any zebra mussels you dee
before leaving the body of water
/.What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board departing? - Answer-✅ Where
to find the PFD's and visual distress signals
/.What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - Answer-✅. To shut off the
engine if the operator is thrown overboard
/.In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - Answer-✅. 100 feet
/.How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to effect on land? -
Answer-✅ Much greater effect while boating
/.Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated - Answer-✅ By
operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boat must submit to testing for blood alcohol
concentration
