ALABAMA BOATING TEST 60 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 2022 ACTUAL
EXAMINATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥Who was the Roberson/Archer Act named in memory of? Answer:
Three Alabama children—Lauren Archer, Katey, and Ashleigh
Roberson.
⩥What year was the Roberson/Archer Act passed? Answer: 1994.
⩥What is the primary purpose of this manual? Answer: To help qualify
for Alabama boat operator's certification and improve boating safety.
⩥What is required to obtain Alabama boater safety certification?
Answer: Proof of passing an approved boating safety course or passing a
certification exam.
⩥What is the passing score for the certification exam? Answer:
Answering 20 out of 25 questions correctly.
⩥What should you do after passing the online course? Answer: Take the
course certificate and personal identification to the Department of Public
Safety.
,⩥What type of license is issued if you do not have an automobile
driver's license? Answer: A 'Vessel Only' license.
⩥What is the role of Marine Patrol troopers? Answer: To patrol
waterways and ensure safe boating experiences.
⩥What should you do if you encounter a Marine Patrol trooper?
Answer: Cooperate with them and follow the rules of common courtesy.
⩥Where can you find information about new boating laws? Answer: By
calling the DPS-Marine Patrol Division or visiting their website.
⩥What does the manual not replace? Answer: Specific legal boating
regulations found in Alabama Code and federal laws.
⩥What is the website for taking an approved boating safety course
online? Answer: www.boat-ed.com/alabama.
⩥What is the purpose of the Pre-Departure Checklist? Answer: To
ensure all necessary safety measures are taken before going out on the
water.
,⩥What should you do if caught in foul weather while boating? Answer:
Follow additional safety procedures outlined in the manual.
⩥What are some examples of boating emergencies mentioned? Answer:
Falling overboard, capsizing, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
⩥What is a Float Plan? Answer: A plan filed to inform others of your
boating itinerary for safety.
⩥What equipment is required for personal flotation devices? Answer:
They must be readily accessible and appropriate for each passenger.
⩥What is the purpose of navigation lights? Answer: To ensure visibility
of vessels at night.
⩥What is the legal requirement for towing skiers? Answer: Specific
legal requirements are outlined in the manual.
⩥What should you do to prevent theft while boating? Answer: Follow
safety measures to secure your vessel and belongings.
⩥What is the significance of the U.S. Aids to Navigation System?
Answer: It provides guidance for safe navigation on U.S. waterways.
, ⩥What are lateral markers used for? Answer: To indicate the sides of
navigable channels.
⩥What is the importance of sound-producing devices on a vessel?
Answer: They are required for signaling and safety purposes.
⩥What should you do if you encounter other vessels? Answer: Follow
the navigation rules to ensure safe passage.
⩥What is the purpose of backfire flame arrestors? Answer: To prevent
flames from escaping the engine compartment.
⩥What is the recommended action if you fall overboard? Answer:
Follow the procedures outlined in the manual for safety.
⩥What does the manual state about alcohol and drugs? Answer: It
emphasizes the dangers of operating a vessel under their influence.
⩥What should you do if you encounter a sailboat at night? Answer:
Follow specific navigation rules for nighttime encounters.
AND ANSWERS 2022 ACTUAL
EXAMINATION PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS
WITH ANSWERS GRADED A+
⩥Who was the Roberson/Archer Act named in memory of? Answer:
Three Alabama children—Lauren Archer, Katey, and Ashleigh
Roberson.
⩥What year was the Roberson/Archer Act passed? Answer: 1994.
⩥What is the primary purpose of this manual? Answer: To help qualify
for Alabama boat operator's certification and improve boating safety.
⩥What is required to obtain Alabama boater safety certification?
Answer: Proof of passing an approved boating safety course or passing a
certification exam.
⩥What is the passing score for the certification exam? Answer:
Answering 20 out of 25 questions correctly.
⩥What should you do after passing the online course? Answer: Take the
course certificate and personal identification to the Department of Public
Safety.
,⩥What type of license is issued if you do not have an automobile
driver's license? Answer: A 'Vessel Only' license.
⩥What is the role of Marine Patrol troopers? Answer: To patrol
waterways and ensure safe boating experiences.
⩥What should you do if you encounter a Marine Patrol trooper?
Answer: Cooperate with them and follow the rules of common courtesy.
⩥Where can you find information about new boating laws? Answer: By
calling the DPS-Marine Patrol Division or visiting their website.
⩥What does the manual not replace? Answer: Specific legal boating
regulations found in Alabama Code and federal laws.
⩥What is the website for taking an approved boating safety course
online? Answer: www.boat-ed.com/alabama.
⩥What is the purpose of the Pre-Departure Checklist? Answer: To
ensure all necessary safety measures are taken before going out on the
water.
,⩥What should you do if caught in foul weather while boating? Answer:
Follow additional safety procedures outlined in the manual.
⩥What are some examples of boating emergencies mentioned? Answer:
Falling overboard, capsizing, hypothermia, and carbon monoxide
poisoning.
⩥What is a Float Plan? Answer: A plan filed to inform others of your
boating itinerary for safety.
⩥What equipment is required for personal flotation devices? Answer:
They must be readily accessible and appropriate for each passenger.
⩥What is the purpose of navigation lights? Answer: To ensure visibility
of vessels at night.
⩥What is the legal requirement for towing skiers? Answer: Specific
legal requirements are outlined in the manual.
⩥What should you do to prevent theft while boating? Answer: Follow
safety measures to secure your vessel and belongings.
⩥What is the significance of the U.S. Aids to Navigation System?
Answer: It provides guidance for safe navigation on U.S. waterways.
, ⩥What are lateral markers used for? Answer: To indicate the sides of
navigable channels.
⩥What is the importance of sound-producing devices on a vessel?
Answer: They are required for signaling and safety purposes.
⩥What should you do if you encounter other vessels? Answer: Follow
the navigation rules to ensure safe passage.
⩥What is the purpose of backfire flame arrestors? Answer: To prevent
flames from escaping the engine compartment.
⩥What is the recommended action if you fall overboard? Answer:
Follow the procedures outlined in the manual for safety.
⩥What does the manual state about alcohol and drugs? Answer: It
emphasizes the dangers of operating a vessel under their influence.
⩥What should you do if you encounter a sailboat at night? Answer:
Follow specific navigation rules for nighttime encounters.
