BOATING EXAM - QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS 2025
How should a vessel's 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-
ANSWERSpassenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSconsult a nautical chart
, According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSoperators who are 12 years of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconcisious persons face up in the water? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSType 1
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 a accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhen it is
slightly torn
ANSWERS 2025
How should a vessel's 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-
ANSWERSpassenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSmaximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSconsult a nautical chart
, According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved
boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - CORRECT-
ANSWERSoperators who are 12 years of age or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconcisious persons face up in the water? -
CORRECT-ANSWERSType 1
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 a accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT-ANSWERSwhen it is
slightly torn
