ALABAMA BOATING TEST 60 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2022 CERTIFICATION TEST
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥What do inland waters obstruction markers indicate? Answer:
Obstructions to navigation, and you should not pass between these buoys
and the nearest shore.
⩥What is the purpose of controlled area markers? Answer: To indicate
areas with specific regulations such as speed limits or no fishing.
⩥What should you do if someone falls overboard? Answer: Reduce
speed, toss a throwable PFD, turn the boat around, and approach the
victim from downwind.
⩥What are the symptoms of hypothermia? Answer: Symptoms begin
with shivering and bluish lips and nails, progressing to coma and death.
⩥How can you reduce the effects of hypothermia? Answer: Put on a
PFD, keep as much of your body out of the water as possible, and
huddle with others to conserve heat.
,⩥What should you avoid doing to reduce the risk of capsizing? Answer:
Avoid excessive movement, overloading the boat, and boating in rough
water or bad weather.
⩥What is the proper way to secure an anchor line? Answer: Secure the
anchor line to the bow, never to the stern.
⩥What are some theft prevention tips for your vessel? Answer: Store
your vessel in a locked area, secure it to a fixed object, and remove
valuables when unattended.
⩥What is carbon monoxide and why is it dangerous on a boat? Answer:
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly; keep
air flowing and be cautious with generators.
⩥What should swimmers avoid when near the swim platform? Answer:
Swimmers should never enter the cavity between the swim platform and
the stern of the boat.
⩥What is required for a person to operate a motorized vessel in Alabama
if they are under 12? Answer: They may not operate a vessel under any
circumstances.
, ⩥What certification is required to operate a motorized vessel in
Alabama? Answer: Alabama boater safety certification is required for
operators of motorized vessels.
⩥What is the age requirement to legally operate a motorized vessel in
Alabama without supervision? Answer: You must be 14 years of age or
older.
⩥What should a new owner of a vessel do regarding certification?
Answer: They may operate without certification for 30 days from the
date of sale if the vessel is registered in their name.
⩥What is required for a person renting a vessel to operate it without
certification? Answer: They must be instructed in safe operation by the
rental business and not be under suspension of any certification.
⩥What should you do to prevent theft of your vessel and equipment?
Answer: Photograph or videotape the vessel and equipment, and make a
complete inventory.
⩥What is the consequence of knowingly allowing someone to operate
your vessel illegally? Answer: It is illegal to allow operation by others in
violation of Alabama laws.
AND ANSWERS 2022 CERTIFICATION TEST
SCRIPT 2026 FULL QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS GRADED A+
⩥What do inland waters obstruction markers indicate? Answer:
Obstructions to navigation, and you should not pass between these buoys
and the nearest shore.
⩥What is the purpose of controlled area markers? Answer: To indicate
areas with specific regulations such as speed limits or no fishing.
⩥What should you do if someone falls overboard? Answer: Reduce
speed, toss a throwable PFD, turn the boat around, and approach the
victim from downwind.
⩥What are the symptoms of hypothermia? Answer: Symptoms begin
with shivering and bluish lips and nails, progressing to coma and death.
⩥How can you reduce the effects of hypothermia? Answer: Put on a
PFD, keep as much of your body out of the water as possible, and
huddle with others to conserve heat.
,⩥What should you avoid doing to reduce the risk of capsizing? Answer:
Avoid excessive movement, overloading the boat, and boating in rough
water or bad weather.
⩥What is the proper way to secure an anchor line? Answer: Secure the
anchor line to the bow, never to the stern.
⩥What are some theft prevention tips for your vessel? Answer: Store
your vessel in a locked area, secure it to a fixed object, and remove
valuables when unattended.
⩥What is carbon monoxide and why is it dangerous on a boat? Answer:
Carbon monoxide is an invisible, odorless gas that can be deadly; keep
air flowing and be cautious with generators.
⩥What should swimmers avoid when near the swim platform? Answer:
Swimmers should never enter the cavity between the swim platform and
the stern of the boat.
⩥What is required for a person to operate a motorized vessel in Alabama
if they are under 12? Answer: They may not operate a vessel under any
circumstances.
, ⩥What certification is required to operate a motorized vessel in
Alabama? Answer: Alabama boater safety certification is required for
operators of motorized vessels.
⩥What is the age requirement to legally operate a motorized vessel in
Alabama without supervision? Answer: You must be 14 years of age or
older.
⩥What should a new owner of a vessel do regarding certification?
Answer: They may operate without certification for 30 days from the
date of sale if the vessel is registered in their name.
⩥What is required for a person renting a vessel to operate it without
certification? Answer: They must be instructed in safe operation by the
rental business and not be under suspension of any certification.
⩥What should you do to prevent theft of your vessel and equipment?
Answer: Photograph or videotape the vessel and equipment, and make a
complete inventory.
⩥What is the consequence of knowingly allowing someone to operate
your vessel illegally? Answer: It is illegal to allow operation by others in
violation of Alabama laws.
