BOATING EXAM WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOn both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSConsult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate watercraft? - CORRECT-ANSWERS12 years or older
, Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSType I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMounted in
an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen it is slightly
torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is much
greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUS Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS 2025
How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSOn both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT-ANSWERSA
passengers body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSThe maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSConsult a nautical chart
According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate watercraft? - CORRECT-ANSWERS12 years or older
, Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSType I
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for
ensuring this? - CORRECT-ANSWERSThe vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT-ANSWERSMounted in
an accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT-ANSWERSWhen it is slightly
torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT-ANSWERSIt is much
greater while boating
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - CORRECT-ANSWERSUS Coast Guard approved visual
distress signal
