Alabama Boating Test |60 Complete Q’s and
A’s
Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - -On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
-Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - -Body weight and chest
size
-Info on boat's capacity plate - -Maximum weight or number of people boat
can carry safely
-Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - -Consult nautical
map
-Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - -
Operators 12+
-Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - -Type
1
-Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - -
Vessel operator
-Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - -Accessible location
-Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - -Slightly torn
-Effect of alcohol on boat operator - -Increases likelihood of accidents
-With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on
board? - -US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
-When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required
on board? - -Whistle, horn, or other sound device
-Warnings of dangerous weather - -Dark clouds and shifting winds
-One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - -Check oil
level before every outing
-How to approach dock when docking vessel - -Into wind or current,
whichever stronger
A’s
Vessel registration number and validation decal displayed - -On both sides of
bow(front) of boat
-Data needed for selecting right PFD for passenger - -Body weight and chest
size
-Info on boat's capacity plate - -Maximum weight or number of people boat
can carry safely
-Best way to find out about hazards on local waterway - -Consult nautical
map
-Required to complete approved boating course to operate PWC - -
Operators 12+
-Type of PFD that turns most unconscious persons face up in water - -Type
1
-Person on board responsible for notifying passengers of safety rules - -
Vessel operator
-Best place to store fire extinguisher on boat - -Accessible location
-Life jacket discarded and replaced when: - -Slightly torn
-Effect of alcohol on boat operator - -Increases likelihood of accidents
-With 18 foot boat in federally controlled waters, what must legally be on
board? - -US Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals
-When boating on Alabama waters in 18 foot vessel, what is legally required
on board? - -Whistle, horn, or other sound device
-Warnings of dangerous weather - -Dark clouds and shifting winds
-One part of regular vessel and engine maintenance program - -Check oil
level before every outing
-How to approach dock when docking vessel - -Into wind or current,
whichever stronger
