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1. What does a green buoy indicate? - ANSWER When returning from a larger body to a
smaller one
2. What does a white buoy with an orange circle mean? - ANSWER No Wake/ Idle
Speed
3. What guidelines should you follow when towing a water skier or someone on a
kneeboard or other similar device. - ANSWER Must have a PFD, shut off engine
4. What does a red buoy indicate? - ANSWER Red, right, returning
5. What does a white buoy with an orange square indicate? - ANSWER fuel or food is
near and gives directions
6. According to Alabama law________________ must be attached to both side if the hull. -
ANSWER the registration number
,7. As a courtesy to other boaters and people onshore, PWC operators should
always_____________________________. - ANSWER make no wake & dont ride too
close
8. 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. -
ANSWER 0.8
9. What action/s should you take to avoid capsizing or swamping? - ANSWER balance
passengers and gear, put anchor at bow
10. It is illegal to operate above plane speed when__________ - ANSWER obstructing
view of operator
11. If operating a powerboat, you are always the give-way boat when encountering
___________, unless being overtaken by that vessel. - ANSWER sail
12. Alabama law states that a person must be at least ____ old to be eligible for boater
safety certification and become legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including
PWC). - ANSWER 12
13. It is illegal to attach your vessel to__________ - ANSWER navigation buoy
14. At a minimum, before embarking on a daytime outing on the water, you
should____________________________. - ANSWER contact everyone and let them
know.
,15. It is illegal to operate a vessel at a speed which causes
wake____________________________. - ANSWER when approaching another
vessel or when entering or leaving a marina or harbor area.
16. If you are operating a PWC and see a powerboat approaching from the right, what
should you do? - ANSWER give-way
17. What are some things you should do as part of your responsibility to the environment
while boating? - ANSWER keep the water clean, follow rules, and wear PFDs
18. Tell what the colors of navigation sidelights are and where they are located. - ANSWER
red (port side) and green (starboard side) white (stern)
19. What are the three major navigation responsibilities of a vessel operator? - ANSWER
Practice good seamanship,Keep a proper lookout,Maintain a safe speed.
20. State the guidelines of the mirrors on a PWC when pulling a water skier. - ANSWER
Must be visible and give clear view at all times
21. 20.When boating on state waters, vessels 16 feet long to less than 40 feet in length are
required to carry onboard carry on
board__________________________________________. - ANSWER a whistle or
horn or some other means to make an efficient sound signal audible for at least one
mile.
22. What are the PFD requirements for vessels longer than 16 ft. in length? - ANSWER
Type I, II, III, V, IV
, 23. Alabama law requires that vessels less than ___feet in length, with an open **pit and
powered by more than 50 horsepower, be equipped with an ignition safety switch. -
ANSWER 24
24. What is a good safety procedure to follow when refueling? - ANSWER let fumes out,
avoid being in water, don't smoke, check for leaks
25. Before allowing anyone to operate your vessel, you should______________. - ANSWER
check for license .
26. What are some examples of unlawful operation in Alabama? - ANSWER Reckless,
careless, failure to regulate speed, overloading or overpowering, riding on bow, deck or
gunwale
Nearly all accidents are the result of ______________ - ANSWER human error
When are you required to submit an accident report to the Marine Police? - ANSWER When
injury has occurred & damage exceeds $50
When caught out in foul weather, you should____________________. - ANSWER When
caught out in foul weather, you should put on PFD, sharp lookout for vessels, switch to full fuel
tank, head bow into waves at 45 degree angle, close all hatches & windows, reduce speed,
proceed with caution, seat passengers close to centerline, seek shelter, disconnect all electrical
equipment, secure loose items, keep bilges, drop anchor if engine stops to reduce drifting until
you reach shore.
What is a good practice for keeping PFDs readily accessible? - ANSWER Put on PFD before
you get in boat