Alabama Boaters Boating Safety 2

Question 1

What does a solid white light displayed at night on a vessel indicate?

Accepted Answer

The vessel is anchored

Answer

A solid white all-around light indicates a vessel at anchor, warning other boaters of its stationary position.

Question 2

In Alabama, what is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) without adult supervision?

Accepted Answer

16 years old

Answer

Alabama law requires operators to be at least 16 years old to operate a PWC without direct adult supervision.

Question 3

When fueling your boat, what should you do FIRST before starting the engine?

Accepted Answer

Run the blower for at least four minutes

Answer

Running the blower for at least four minutes purges fuel vapors from the engine compartment, preventing explosion or fire.

Question 4

What does a diamond-shaped buoy with a cross inside it indicate?

Accepted Answer

Boats keep out of the area

Answer

A white buoy with an orange diamond and cross warns boaters that the marked area is off-limits to vessels.

Question 5

If a vessel is overtaking another vessel, which vessel has the right of way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel being overtaken

Answer

The vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel and has the right of way; the overtaking vessel must keep clear.

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