Boating Test – Flashcards

What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate?

What should you do before fueling your boat?

Your trailer should be located _________________________________________________________ while you prepare to launch your vessel.

Checking __________________________________________ is part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program.

How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel?

You are operating your vessel at a safe speed when you have enough time to ________________________________.

What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?

To avoid collisions vessel operators should __________________________________________.

Safe boating speed is determined by __________________________________________________.

What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head on?

The first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident is to ______________________________________________________________.

When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding collisions?

When a sailboat is overtaking a power-driven vessel, the sailboat is the ____________________________________________________________________.

When must navigation lights be displayed?

What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?

What does a white buoy with an orange diamond indicate?

What would happen if you anchor your boat from the stern?

Alabama law states that while operating a PWC, it is legal to cross the path of another vessel at right angles when ______________________________________________________.

The best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway is to ________________

On a personal watercraft, letting off the throttle control may _______________________

When passengers are boarding, ___________________________________________________to avoid propeller strike accidents.

According to Alabama law, the registration and validation must be attached to both sides ___________________________________________________________________.

Alabama law states that a person must be at least _________ old to be eligible for boater safety certification and become legally able to operate any motorized vessel (including PWC).

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?

Not having enough personal floatation devices is an example of ___________________

According to Alabama state law, operating at less than 5 mph in a "slow, no wake" speed area is considered ___________________________________________________________.

Boaters must _____________________________________________________________________________ if caught operating a boat on Alabama waters, intoxicated.

According to Alabama law, a person _____________ of age who has a boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision.

When selecting the right PFD for a passenger you must consider __________________

According to Alabama law, children __________________________ old are required to wear a PFD while on a vessel, unless they are in an enclosed cabin.

Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?

Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?

When approaching a U.S. Navy vessel, a recreational vessel must slow to minimum speed at ____________________________________.

When boating on federal waters, vessels 18 feet in length are legally required to carry onboard_______________________________________________________________________________.

What sound-producing devices are required when boating on Alabama water?

In Alabama, a vessel must stay _______________________ away from a diver-down flag.

A ____________________________________________________ is required when a vessel is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the driver.

The recommended hours for personal watercraft use are between ________________

How can you prevent transporting nuisance species with your vessel from one waterway to another?

When are you required to submit an accident to the Marine Police?

What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating?

A life jacket should be discarded and replaced when ________________________________________.

How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land?

You increase the likelihood of an accident by operating a vessel __________________.

Keep centered in the boat to reduce __________________________________________________.

What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?

In addition to shifting the weight away from point of impact, you should _________

If a boat motor catches on fire you should immediately _____________________________

When immersed in cold water, a person is at greatest risk of ______________________.

Why is carbon monoxide is dangerous?

What indicators provide warning that dangerous weather is approaching?

What should a vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision when visibility is restricted due to fog?

The vessel operator is responsible for ensuring that everyone on board understands _______________________________________________________________________________.

Who should know where to find the PFDs and visual distress signals in a vessel?

Before allowing anyone to operate your vessel, you should _________________________

What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?

During what hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other device?

What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?

What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat?

What should you do is you fall overboard into cold water?