How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERon both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERpassenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's ...
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERon both sides
of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERpassenger's body
weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERmaximum weight
and/or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERconsult a nautical
chart
According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have completed an approved boating
course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)? - ANSWERoperators who are 12 years of age
or older
Which type of PFD will turn most unconcisious persons face up in the water? - ANSWERType 1
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring
this? - ANSWERthe vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERmounted in a accessible
location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERwhen it is slightly torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWERincreases the likelihood of
accidents
, When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18ft boat ,what equipment are you legally
required to have on board? - ANSWERU.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals
What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot
powerboat? - ANSWERa whistle, a horn or another sound device
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWERdark clouds
and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERchecking the oil
level before every outing
How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANSWERinto the wind current,
whichever is stronger
What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANSWERTurn off the engine and close all
windows,portsdoors and other openings.
Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - ANSWERwell away
from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWERturn on the engine when passengers are
boarding
Which of the following is an example of careless operation? - ANSWERnot having enough personal
flotation devices that are the wrong color.
What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - ANSWERhave everyone wear
and appropriate life jacket at all times.
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one
waterway to another? - ANSWERRemove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of
water.
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