Personal Watercraft Flashcards
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In Alabama, what is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft without adult supervision?
Answer: 16 years old
Alabama law requires PWC operators to be at least 16 years old to operate without direct adult supervision.
A PWC operator must maintain what minimum distance from swimmers, docks, and anchored vessels?
Answer: 100 feet
PWC operators must stay at least 100 feet away from swimmers, docks, bridges, and anchored or moored vessels.
What must a PWC operator do immediately if they fall overboard?
Answer: Reboard from the rear of the craft
PWC operators should always reboard from the stern (rear) to avoid capsizing the craft further.
Which action is PROHIBITED when operating a PWC in Alabama?
Answer: Jumping the wake of another vessel within 100 feet
Jumping the wake of another vessel within 100 feet is considered reckless operation and is prohibited in Alabama.
When must PWC operations cease in Alabama according to state law?
Answer: At sunset
Alabama law prohibits PWC operation from sunset to sunrise because PWCs lack the lighting required for nighttime operation.
What does the engine cutoff lanyard on a PWC do if the operator falls off?
Answer: Shuts off the engine automatically
The engine cutoff lanyard is attached to the operator and kills the engine if the operator is separated from the craft.
Which type of PFD is required to be worn by all PWC operators and passengers in Alabama?
Answer: A U.S. Coast Guard-approved wearable PFD
All PWC operators and passengers must wear a properly fitting USCG-approved wearable PFD at all times.