Alabama Boaters Test - (Boat-Ed) - online test
Which of the following equipment is required for motorized vessels operating in Alabama?
effective muffling system
Which of these is a factor that determines if a speed is safe your boat?
hazards in the water.
What should you do if your small craft capsizes in swift water?
Float on your back, with your feet pointed downstream.
You are traveling upstream on a river. You see a red triangular daymare. What should you do?
Keep the marker on your starboard (right) side.
You are caught in a severe storm in your boat. What should you do?
Seat passengers on the floor close to the centerline.
What should you do to prevent the discharge of untreated waste from a Type I or Type II marine sanitation device (MSD)?
Secure the Y valve so that it cannot be spread.
Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious people face up in the water?
Type I
Whom should you contact if you see suspicious activities on the waterways?
U.S. Coast-Guard
All vessel must have PFDs for each person on board. What other equipment must be on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer?
USCG-approved throwable device
When can navigation rules be overlooked?
When necessary to avoid immediate danger.
From which part of the boat should you lower the anchor line?
bow
What is needed for steering control on a PWC?
power to the jet drive
Alcohol can reduce your ability to distinguish between two colors. What are these colors?
red and green
What color flag is used to mark an area where people are snorkeling or scuba diving?
red with a white diagonal stripe
If you use a pyrotechnic visual distress signals, how many unexpired VDSs must you carry on board your vessel?
three
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
to provide assistance
You are docking your boat. The current is pushing you toward the dock. What is the best way to dock?
Approach parallel to the dock. Let the current push you in.
What is good for cleaning your vessel and does not harm lakes or rivers?
non-phosphate products.
What do the symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate?
size and type of the fire the extinguisher can put out
A PWC is overtaking another vessel. Which vessel must give way?
the PWC
How quickly must you file a report with the DPS-Marine Patrol Division if property damage exceeds $2,000?
within 10 days
How does having a pre-departure checklist help you?
you have what you need for a safe trip
Suppose you have a 19-foot boat. What information will be shown on your boat's capacity plate?
maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely.
A person has a boating safety certificate. According to Alabama law, how old must this person be to operate a PWC unsupervised?
14 years of age or older
You are operating a powerboat at night. What does it mean when you see only a red and green light on another boat?
A sailing vessel is approaching head on. You must give way.
Your boat capsizes but remains afloat. What should you do?
Hang onto the boat or climb onto it.
What should the operator of a stand-on vessel do when encountering a give-way vessel?
Maintain course and speed unless the give-way vessel does not take action.
Your boat runs aground at high speed. What should you do first?
Make sure no one is injured.
What amount of alcohol consumed while boating is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land?
One-third
A passenger on a small boat falls overboard. How should this person be pulled back onto the boat?
Over the stern with the engine turned off.
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible?
PFDs located within easy reach of everyone on board/
What should you do if a fire breaks out in front of your boat?
Put the stern into the wing
You hear the fog signal of another vessel, and a risk of collision exists. What action must you take?
Reduce to "idle speed", and proceed with caution.
What should you require from others who operate your vessel?
They operate the vessel responsibly.
In Alabama, which action is legal when towing a water-skier behind a vessel?
Using a wide-angle rearview mirror to observe the person being towed.
What is the best way to avoid being run over by your own PWC or motorboat?
Wear an engine cut-off switch lanyard.
You are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water. What is the most important information to tell a responsible person?
Where you will be boating and when you plan to return.
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?
You have enough time to avoid a collision.
By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, to what have you consented?
alcohol or drug test
When is the best time to wear a PFD?
at all times
Who is responsible for performing the pre-departure check of a recreational boat?
boat operator
How does a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
by watching and listening.
What colorless, odorless, poisonous gas is a by-product of gasoline engines?
carbon monoxide
How should a trailer's safety chains be attached to the towing vehicle?
crisscrossed under the trailer coupler.
In Alabama, which of these is legal for PWC operators?
displaying the required navigation lights while operating between sunset and sunrise
When should your replace the CO2 cylinder in an inflatable PFD?
each time the PFD is inflated
When is it difficult to rebound a PWC?
when you are very tired.
You need to refuel your PWC. When should you check for gas fumes?
After fueling and before starting the engine.
What safety precaution should you take when hunting from a boat?
Always remain seated when shooting.
You are towing a skier behind your boat. Which of these is a safety precaution you should take?
Avoid crowded areas near beaches, docks, and swimming areas.
What should you do if you encounter a fishing boat while our in your vessel?
Avoid making a large wake.
When you are boating on a lake and the weather turns bad, what should you do first?
Be sure all on board are wearing USCG-approved PFDs.
Which of these causes the most collisions?
Failing to keep a proper lookout.
Which of these vessels must have an Alabama Certificate of Number to operate legally on public waters?
motorboat
What is most likely to cause someone to fall overboard?
moving around the boat while underway
What is legal when operating a vessel on Alabama waters?
operating at a speed that allows you to bring the vessel to a stop within a clear distance ahead
You are operating a PWC. What is most likely to create a blind sport that block other boats from seeing you?
passing too closely behind another boat.
You see a white marker with red vertical stripes. What type of marker is this?
safer water marker
