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How should a vessel’s registration number and validation decal be displayed? |
on both sides of the bow of the boat |
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What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? |
passenger’s body weight and chest size |
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What important safety information is found on a boat’s capacity plate? |
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely |
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What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? |
consult a nautical chart |
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According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? |
operators who are 12 years of age or older |
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Which type of PFD will turn most unconcisious persons face up in the water? |
Type 1 |
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Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? |
the vessel operator |
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Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? |
mounted in a accessible location |
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When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? |
when it is slightly torn |
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What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? |
increases the likelihood of accidents |
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When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18ft boat ,what equipment are you legally required to have on board? |
U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals |
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What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? |
a whistle, a horn or another sound device |
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Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? |
dark clouds and shifting winds |
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What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? |
checking the oil level before every outing |
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How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? |
into the wind current, whichever is stronger |
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What should you do before fueling your boat? |
Turn off the engine and close all windows,portsdoors and other openings. |
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Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? |
well away from the boat ramp |
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How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? |
turn on the engine when passengers are boarding |
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Which of the following is an example of careless operation? |
not having enough personal flotation devices that are the wrong color. |
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What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? |
have everyone wear and appropriate life jacket at all times. |
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How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? |
Remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water. |
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What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? |
where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals. |
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What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? |
to shut off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard |
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In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay away from a diver-down flag? |
100 ft |
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How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compared to the effect on land? |
much greater effect while boating |
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Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? |
By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concetration |
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When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? |
the operators of both vessels |
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How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? |
You have enough time to avoid a collision. |
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What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? |
to mark the edges of safe water areas |
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According to Alabama boating law, which of these is consider legal operation? |
operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area |
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When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? |
when the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel |
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What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? |
Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers |
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Acccording to Alabama law, equipment is requierd when a vessel (other than an pwc) is towing a skier and does nit have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator? |
a wide angle rear view mirror |
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what is indicated by a white marker with an orange cross diamond and black lettering |
exclusion or keep out area such as a dam |
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why is the carbon monoxide gas dangerous |
it is colorlesss, odorless, and tasteless and can be fatal |
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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? |
500 yds. |
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what must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel |
Make sure they know how to operate it safely. |
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What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? |
Keep centered in the boat. |
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What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water? |
Turn off the engine |
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what is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident |
to provide assistance |
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which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the alabama marine police division |
damage to your boat is more than $2,000 as the result of a boating accident |
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under which condition is a person is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia |
when immersed in cold water |
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what should you do immediately if boat motor catches on fire |
shut off the fuel supply and try to put out the fire with an extinguisher |
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if your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact |
stop the engine and lift the outdrive. |
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which action may cause the loss of steering ability in |
letting off the throttle control |
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according to alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision |
those at least 14 years of age |
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according to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device? |
between one half hour before sunrise and one half hour after sunset |
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what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? |
watch for navigational banks |
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which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama? |
crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstucted |
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In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? |
between sunset and sunrise (daylight hours) |
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why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? |
to avoid collisions |
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what should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak |
keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact |
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what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat |
wear a life jacket at all times |
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according to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin |
those under 9 years of age |
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what determines if a speed is safe for your boat? |
visibility conditions |
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What should the operators of a pwc and a motorboat do when approaching head on? |
both vessels should turn to a right |
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When must navigation lights be displayed? |
from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted |
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What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? |
It may cause the boat to swamp |
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Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of collision? |
Reduce speed to the minimum needed to stay on course. |
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What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? |
Try to re-board your boat, even if it is swamped. |
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