Alabama Boating Certification Exam
*Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026
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How should the validation decal and registration number be placed on a vessel?
Displayed on both sides of the bow of the boat.
What is the key factor when choosing a PFD for a passenger?
The total number of...
Alabama Boating Certification Exam
*Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026
|VERIFIED|
How should the validation decal and registration number be placed on a vessel?
Displayed on both sides of the bow of the boat.
What is the key factor when choosing a PFD for a passenger?
The total number of passengers on board.
What key information can you find on a boat’s capacity plate?
The maximum number of people and/or weight the boat can safely carry.
How can you learn about potential hazards in local waterways?
By consulting a nautical chart.
Under Alabama law, who must have completed an approved boating course to operate a personal
watercraft (PWC)?
Anyone 12 years old or older.
Which type of PFD is most effective in turning unconscious individuals face up in the water?
Type 1
Who is responsible for ensuring that everyone on board understands basic safety measures?
The vessel operator.
Where is the best location to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
In an easily accessible and mounted position.
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, When should you replace a life jacket?
If it shows signs of slight tearing.
What impact does alcohol have on boat operation?
It increases the chances of an accident occurring.
What equipment must you have when boating on federally controlled waters in a boat of 18 feet or
more?
U.S. Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals.
What type of sound-producing device must be carried when operating an 18-foot powerboat on
Alabama waters?
A whistle, horn, or another sound-producing device.
What indicates that bad weather is approaching?
Darkening clouds and shifting winds.
What is an important part of routine vessel and engine maintenance?
Checking the oil level before each trip.
What is the recommended approach when docking your boat?
Head into the wind or the stronger current.
What should you do before fueling your vessel?
Turn off the engine and open all windows, ports, and other openings.
Where should you position your trailer while preparing your boat?
Far from the boat ramp.
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