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What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout?
Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama?
Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama?
In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation?
In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation?
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout?
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What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?
What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?
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What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat?
What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat?
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According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin?
According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured PFD while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin?
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What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
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What should the operations of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
What should the operations of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on?
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When must navigation lights be displayed?
When must navigation lights be displayed?
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What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern?
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern?
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Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision?
Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision?
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What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water?
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Study Notes
Boating Test Key Facts
- Keeping a proper lookout is essential for safety; focus on watching for navigational hazards.
- In Alabama, legal PWC operation includes crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed.
- Recommended operational hours for personal watercraft in Alabama are between sunset and sunrise.
- Vessel operators must keep a proper lookout to avoid collisions, enhancing overall safety.
- Paddlers should maintain a low center of gravity and three points of contact to prevent capsizing.
- Wearing a life jacket is mandatory for anglers and hunters while fishing or hunting from a boat.
- Children under 8 years of age must wear a properly secured personal flotation device (PFD) on vessels unless in an enclosed cabin.
- Safe speed for a boat is influenced by visibility conditions, ensuring safe navigation.
- When approaching head-on, both PWC and motorboat operators should turn to starboard to avoid collisions.
- Navigation lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted to prevent accidents.
- Anchoring from the stern can lead to swamping of the boat, compromising safety.
- In restricted visibility due to fog, vessel operators should reduce speed to minimize collision risk.
- If falling overboard into cold water, try to reboard the boat as soon as possible, even if swamped, to ensure safety.
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Prepare for your boating test with these flashcards that cover essential knowledge for safe vessel operation. Each card presents a question related to maintaining proper lookout and legal PWC operation in Alabama. Test your understanding and ensure you're ready for the water.
