ALABAMA BOATER’S LICENSE TEST (50 QUESTIONS)
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
This green buoy indicates: - The left side of the channel as a boater enters from the
open sea
When you see this marker (no wake) while operating a vessel, you know that you
must: - Slow down so that your vessel does not create a wake.
This red buoy indicates - The right side of the channel as a boater enters from open
sea
This marker (swim area) indicates - An area where vessels are prohibited and you
must not enter
A white buoy with an orange square: - gives information
According to Alabama law, the _____ must be painted on or attached to both sides of
the vessel - Registration number
As a courtesy to other boaters and people onshore, PWC operators should always: -
Be aware of excessive noise created when operating in the same area too long
Alabama law states that you can be arrested and convicted of boating under the
influence if you have a blood alcohol concentration of ___ while operating a vessel -
0.08% or greater
It is illegal to operate above plane speed when - Persons or gear onboard the vessel
are such that the operator's view is obstructed, safe operation is impaired
Which of the following should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping? - Turn your
vessel at controlled speeds
If operating a powerboat, you are always the give-way boat when encountering ____,
unless being overtaken by that vessel - a sailboat
Alabama law states that a person must be at least ___ of age to be eligible for boater
safety certification and be legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including
PWC) - 12 years
It is illegal to attach your vessel to: - a U.S. Aids to Navigation System buoy or
regulatory marker
AND ANSWERS GRADED A+
This green buoy indicates: - The left side of the channel as a boater enters from the
open sea
When you see this marker (no wake) while operating a vessel, you know that you
must: - Slow down so that your vessel does not create a wake.
This red buoy indicates - The right side of the channel as a boater enters from open
sea
This marker (swim area) indicates - An area where vessels are prohibited and you
must not enter
A white buoy with an orange square: - gives information
According to Alabama law, the _____ must be painted on or attached to both sides of
the vessel - Registration number
As a courtesy to other boaters and people onshore, PWC operators should always: -
Be aware of excessive noise created when operating in the same area too long
Alabama law states that you can be arrested and convicted of boating under the
influence if you have a blood alcohol concentration of ___ while operating a vessel -
0.08% or greater
It is illegal to operate above plane speed when - Persons or gear onboard the vessel
are such that the operator's view is obstructed, safe operation is impaired
Which of the following should you do to avoid capsizing or swamping? - Turn your
vessel at controlled speeds
If operating a powerboat, you are always the give-way boat when encountering ____,
unless being overtaken by that vessel - a sailboat
Alabama law states that a person must be at least ___ of age to be eligible for boater
safety certification and be legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including
PWC) - 12 years
It is illegal to attach your vessel to: - a U.S. Aids to Navigation System buoy or
regulatory marker
