Boating Safety Flashcards
7 cards from real ALABAMA BOATERS practice questions. Tap to flip, then mark Knew It or Still Learning — missed cards come back until you master them.
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What does a solid white light displayed at night on a vessel indicate?
Answer: The vessel is anchored
A solid white all-around light indicates a vessel at anchor, warning other boaters of its stationary position.
In Alabama, what is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) without adult supervision?
Answer: 16 years old
Alabama law requires operators to be at least 16 years old to operate a PWC without direct adult supervision.
When fueling your boat, what should you do FIRST before starting the engine?
Answer: Run the blower for at least four minutes
Running the blower for at least four minutes purges fuel vapors from the engine compartment, preventing explosion or fire.
What does a diamond-shaped buoy with a cross inside it indicate?
Answer: Boats keep out of the area
A white buoy with an orange diamond and cross warns boaters that the marked area is off-limits to vessels.
If a vessel is overtaking another vessel, which vessel has the right of way?
Answer: The vessel being overtaken
The vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and has the right of way; the overtaking vessel must keep clear.
What type of fire extinguisher is required on boats with enclosed engine compartments?
Answer: Type B extinguisher
Type B fire extinguishers are designed for flammable liquid fires like gasoline, which is the primary fire risk in engine compartments.
Which of the following is a common cause of hypothermia on the water?
Answer: Falling into cold water without a life jacket
Cold water rapidly drains body heat, and without a life jacket to keep you afloat, exhaustion accelerates heat loss leading to hypothermia.