What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - the
maximum weight/load & horsepower
What should you do before fueling your boat? - turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Your trailer should be located _____________________________...
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - the
maximum weight/load & horsepower
What should you do before fueling your boat? - turn off the engine and close all
windows, ports, doors, and other openings
Your trailer should be located _________________________________________________________
while you prepare to launch your vessel. - well away from the ramp
Checking __________________________________________ is part of a regular vessel and
engine maintenance program. - oil level
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - into the wind or
current, whichever is stronger
You are operating your vessel at a safe speed when you have enough time to
________________________________. - avoid a collision
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - watch for navigational
hazards
To avoid collisions vessel operators should __________________________________________. - keep
a proper lookout
Safe boating speed is determined by __________________________________________________. -
visibility conditions
What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching
head on? - both vessels should turn to the starboard (right)
The first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident is
to ______________________________________________________________. - to provide assistance
When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for
avoiding collisions? - the operators of both vessels
When a sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the sailboat is the
____________________________________________________________________. - the give-way vessel---->
power driven vessel
When must navigation lights be displayed? - from sunset to sunrise, when visibility is
restricted
, What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and
markers? - to mark the edges of safe water areas
What does a white buoy with an orange diamond indicate? - exclusion or keep out
area, such as a dam
What would happen if you anchor your boat from the stern? - it may cause the boat to
swamp
Alabama law states that while operating a PWC, it is legal to cross the path of
another vessel at right angles when ______________________________________________________. -
when visibility is unobstructed
The best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway is to ________________
__________________________________________________________________________. - consult a nautical
chart
On a personal watercraft, letting off the throttle control may _______________________
_____________________________________________________________________. - loss of steering ability
When passengers are boarding, ___________________________________________________to
avoid propeller strike accidents. - turn off engine
According to Alabama law, the registration and validation must be attached to
both sides ___________________________________________________________________. - of the bow of the
boat
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). - 12
What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - to shut off the engine if the
operator is thrown overboard
Not having enough personal floatation devices is an example of ___________________
_____________________________________________________________________________. - careless operation
According to Alabama state law, operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no
wake" speed area is considered ___________________________________________________________. -
legal operation
Boaters must _____________________________________________________________________________
if caught operating a boat on Alabama waters, intoxicated. - submit to testing for
blood alcohol concentration
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