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Alabama Boating Test (60 questions and Answers)2022

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1. How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be dis- played?: C. On both sides of bow of boat 2. What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger?: C. Passenge... r's body weight and chest size 3. What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?: C. Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely 4. What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway?: A. Consult a nautical chart 5. According to Alabama law, what operators are required to have complet- ed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC)?: C. Operators who are 12 years of age or older. 6. Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?: A. Type 1 7. Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this?: A. The vessel operator 8. Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?: C. Mounted in an accessible location 9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?: B. When it is slightly torn 10. What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel?: D. Increase the likelihood of accidents 11. When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board?: B. A U.S. Coast Guard-Approved visual distress signals 12. What sound-producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat?: D. A whistle, a horn, or another sound device 13. Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approach- ing?: D. Dark clouds and shifting winds 14. What id one part of a regular vessel engine maintenance program?: B. Checking the oil level before every outing 15. How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?: A. Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger 16. What should you do before fueling your boat?: B. Turn off the engine and close all windows, ports, doors, and other openings [Show More]

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