1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERBoth sides of the bow
2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERBody weight and chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ...
1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANSWERBoth sides
of the bow
2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - ANSWERBody weight and
chest size
3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - ANSWERMaximum
weight, number, and horse power
4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - ANSWERConsult a nautical
map
5. What operators are required to have completed an approved boating course to operate a PWC? -
ANSWEROperators 12 and older
6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up? - ANSWERType 1
7. Who is responsible for making sure everyone on board a vessel understands basic safety practices?
- ANSWERVessel operator
8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - ANSWERIn an accessible location
9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERWhen slightly torn
, 10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - ANSWERIncreases the
likelihood of accidents
11. When boating on federally controlled ways in an 18 foot vessel, what equipment are you legally
required to have onboard? - ANSWERUS Coast Guard approved visual distress signals
12. What sound producing devices are required when boating on Alabama waters? -
ANSWERWhistle/horn etc.
13. What are signs that dangerous weather is approaching? - ANSWERDark clouds, lightening, and
shifting winds
14. What is one part of a regular basil and engine maintenance program? - ANSWERCheck the oil
every outing
15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - ANSWERInto Wind or current;
whichever is stronger
16. What should you do before fueling your boat? - ANSWERTurn off engine, close all doors,
windows, and ports
17. Where should your trailer be located well you prepare to launch your vessel? - ANSWERParking
lot/well away from ramp
18. How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - ANSWERTurn off engine when people are
boarding
19. Which are examples of careless operation? - ANSWERNot having enough PFD's for everyone on
board
20. What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - ANSWERHave everyone
on board wear an appropriate PFD at all times
21. How can you prevent transporting nuisance species from one waterway to another? -
ANSWERRemove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water
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