Alabama Boaters Safety Equipment & Emergency Procedures

Question 1

What is the purpose of a personal flotation device (PFD)?

Accepted Answer

To help a person stay afloat

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To store equipment.

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To act as a seat cushion.

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To increase speed.

Question 2

Which sound-producing device is required on boats?

Accepted Answer

Horn or whistle

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Siren

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Radio

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Loudspeaker

Question 3

What should you do if someone falls overboard?

Accepted Answer

Throw them a flotation device and help them aboard

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Jump in immediately.

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Speed up to circle them.

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Wait for another boat to assist.

Question 4

Which fire extinguisher is required for boats?

Accepted Answer

Class B for flammable liquids

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Class A only

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Class C for electronics only

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No extinguisher is required

Question 5

What should you do in case of a fire on board?

Accepted Answer

Use extinguisher at the base of flames

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Increase engine power.

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Throw fuel overboard.

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Cover fire with cloth.

Question 6

When should visual distress signals be used?

Accepted Answer

In an emergency to attract attention

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During fireworks.

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To greet other boats.

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When docking.

Question 7

What should be checked before departure?

Accepted Answer

Safety equipment, fuel, and weather

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Passengers’ food only.

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The dock schedule.

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Television signal.

Question 8

Why is a float plan important?

Accepted Answer

It informs someone of your boating plan for safety

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It’s required by law for all trips.

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It’s used to check water temperature.

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It records your boat’s speed.

Question 9

What is hypothermia?

Accepted Answer

A condition from cold that lowers body temperature

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A heat rash.

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Sunburn on water.

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A loss of muscle from injury.