Alabama Boaters Test - (Boat-Ed) - online test Questions & Answers(Graded A)

Suppose you have a 19-foot boat. What information will be shown on your boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERmaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely. You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person? - ANSWERWhere you will be boating and when you plan to return. You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes? - ANSWERAfter fueling and before starting the engine. What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers? - ANSWERnon-phosphate products. How should a trailer's safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle? - ANSWERcrisscrossed under the trailer coupler. You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to dock? - ANSWERApproach parallel to the dock. Let the current push you in. You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and green light on another boat? - ANSWERA sailing vessel is approaching head on. You must give way. A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way? - ANSWERthe PWC What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel? - ANSWERMaintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action. Which of these causes the most collisions? - ANSWERFailing to keep a proper lookout. How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWERby watching and listening. When can navigation rules be overlooked? - ANSWERWhen necessary to avoid immediate danger.