Alabama Boaters Boating Laws & Navigational Rules 3

Question 1

When a power-driven vessel and a sailing vessel are on a collision course, who is the stand-on vessel under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

The sailing vessel

Answer

Under the Inland Navigation Rules, sailing vessels are generally stand-on over power-driven vessels, which must give way.

Question 2

In Alabama, a boater education certificate is required for operators born on or after:

Accepted Answer

January 1, 1978

Answer

Alabama requires anyone born on or after January 1, 1978 to have a boater education certificate to operate a motorized vessel.

Question 3

What signal does one short blast of a horn mean when vessels are in sight of each other?

Accepted Answer

I am altering my course to starboard

Answer

One short blast signals the vessel's intent to turn to starboard under Inland Navigation Rules.

Question 4

What is the blood alcohol concentration (BAC) legal limit for boat operators in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

.08%

Answer

Alabama's BUI law mirrors the DUI limit; operating a vessel with a BAC of .08% or higher is illegal.

Question 5

When anchoring at night, a vessel less than 50 meters long must display:

Accepted Answer

One all-round white light

Answer

A vessel under 50 meters at anchor must show a single all-round white light where it can best be seen.

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