Alabama Boaters Boating Safety 3

Question 1

What action should you take if your motorboat engine catches fire?

Accepted Answer

Stop the engine and aim the stern into the wind

Answer

Stopping the engine and positioning the stern into the wind keeps flames away from passengers and fuel tanks at the bow.

Question 2

What is the primary purpose of a vessel's navigation lights?

Accepted Answer

To indicate position, direction, and status to other boaters

Answer

Navigation lights communicate a vessel's position, heading, and operational status to other mariners to prevent collisions.

Question 3

How far must a vessel stay from a U.S. naval vessel or military installation?

Accepted Answer

500 yards

Answer

Federal law requires all vessels to maintain a 500-yard safe zone around U.S. naval vessels and military facilities.

Question 4

What does a boater's card or safety certificate prove in Alabama?

Accepted Answer

The operator has completed an approved boater education course

Answer

Alabama's boater education card certifies that the holder has completed a state-approved boating safety education course.

Question 5

Which situation requires you to give a PROLONGED blast of your horn lasting 4-6 seconds?

Accepted Answer

When approaching a blind bend or curve in a channel

Answer

A prolonged blast when approaching a bend or obstruction warns unseen vessels of your presence to prevent a head-on collision.

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