Boating Flashcards

0
Q

What is the most important when selecting the right PDF for a passenger

A

Passengers body weight and chest size

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Q

How should a vessels registration number and valid decal be displayed

A

On both sides of the bow of the boat

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2
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What important information is found on a boats capacity plate

A

Maximum weight max people and max horse power

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3
Q

What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local water way

A

Consult a nautical chart

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According to Alabama law what operations are required to have completed an approved boating course ino refer to operate a personal water craft

A

Operations who are 12 and older

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5
Q

Which type of Pfd will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water

A

Type 1

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6
Q

Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat

A

Mounted in an accessible location

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7
Q

When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced

A

When it is slightly torn

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8
Q

What does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel

A

Increases the likely hood of accidents

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9
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When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat what equipment are you legally required to have on board

A

U.S. Coast guard approved visual distress signals

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What sound producing device(s) is required to have on board

A

A whistle a horn or another sound device

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Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching

A

Dark clouds and shifting winds

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12
Q

What is one part of a regular vessel and engine mats tine program

A

Checking the oil level before every outing

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13
Q

How should you approach the dock when docking the vessel

A

Into the wind or current whichever is stronger

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14
Q

What should you do before fueling your boat

A

Turn off the engine and close all window ports doors and other openings

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15
Q

Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel

A

Well away from the boat ramp

16
Q

How can propeller strike accidents be avoided

A

Turn off all engines

17
Q

Which of the following is an example of careless operation

A

Not having enough personal flotation devices on board

18
Q

What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating

A

Have everyone wear an appropriate life jacket at all times

19
Q

How can you prevent transporting nuisance species with your vessel from one waterway to another

A

Remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water

20
Q

What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing

A

Where to find the PDFs and visual distress signals

21
Q

What is the main function of an ignition safety which

A

To shut off the engine if the operator is thrown off

22
Q

In Alabama how far must must a vessels stay from a diver-down flag

A

100ft

23
Q

How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to effect on land

A

Much greater effect while boating