Boating Exam Chapter's 1-6 Complete Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
how should vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
answers both sides of the bow of the boat
what is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - answers
body weight and chest size
according to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an
approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - answers
operators who are 12 years of age or older
which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - answers
type 1
where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - answers mounted in
an accessible location
when boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are
you legally required to have on board? - answers u.s. coast guard approved visual
distress signal
what sound producing device is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-
foot powerboat? - answers whistle, horn, sound device, etc.
what are four examples of careless operation? - answers - not enough life jackets
- boating in restricted area
- failing to stop/yield around emergency vessel
- operating in bad weather
what is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - answers life
jackets
how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your
vessel from one waterway to another? - answers remove any zebra mussels you see
before leaving the body of water
in Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a diver-down flag? - answers 100 ft
explain the implied consent law as it relates to boating on the water? - answers
what is the "slow no wake speed"? - answers operating less than 5mph
according to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a
PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to
the operator? - answers wide angle rear view mirror
a recreational vessel is approaching a u.s. naval vessel. at what distance from the
vessel must the recreational vessel slow to a minimum speed? - answers 500 yards
, Boating Exam Chapter's 1-6 Complete Questions and
Answers (Graded A)
what is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
- answers provide assistance
which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine
police division? - answers damage to boat in more than $2000 as a result of accident
according to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may
operate a personal watercraft without supervision? - answers 14 years old
according to Alabama law, during what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat
on water skis or other devices? - answers between one half hour before sunrise and
one half hour before sunset
list the illegal operations of a PWC. - answers crossing at right angles to another
vessel when visibility is unobstructed
in Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? -
answers between sunset and sunrise
according to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly
secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin? - answers
those under 8 years old
what determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - answers visibility conditions
who is responsible for ensuring that everyone on board a vessel should understand
basic safety practices? - answers vessel operator
what should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - answers
where to find PFDs and visual distress signals
what must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? -
answers make sure they know how to operate it safety
what should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? -
answers keep low center of gravity and 3 points of contact
what should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case
on an emergency? - answers conduct emergency drill with passengers
what should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? -
answers wear life jacket at all times
Gunwale - answers upper edge of vessel's side
Capacity Plate - answers 1. weight of passenger capacity
2. number of passenger capacity
3. horse power of motor
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