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Various boating safety rules and regulations in the states of alabama and rhode island. It addresses topics such as required equipment, legal operations, age restrictions, towing activities, and accident reporting. The information provided aims to educate boaters on the proper and safe conduct while operating vessels on the waterways of these two states. Key areas covered include personal watercraft (pwc) usage, life jacket requirements, navigational rules, and emergency procedures. The document serves as a comprehensive guide for both new and experienced boaters to ensure they are aware of the applicable laws and best practices to promote a safe and enjoyable boating experience.
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What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard?
What determines if a speed is safe for your boat?
What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway?
What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat?
How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - CORRECT ANS-Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - CORRECT ANS- Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - CORRECT ANS-To turn off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag? - CORRECT ANS-100 FT. How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? - CORRECT ANS-It is much greater, while boating Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? - CORRECT ANS-By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concentration When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding the collision? - CORRECT ANS-Both operators How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - CORRECT ANS-When you have enough time to avoid a collision What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and marking? - CORRECT ANS-To mark the edges of safe water areas According to Alabama boating law, what is considered legal? - CORRECT ANS-Operating at less than 5MPH in a "slow, no wake" zone
When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? - CORRECT ANS-When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel When must navigation lights be displayed? - CORRECT ANS-from sunset to sunrise and during periods of restricted visibility How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? - CORRECT ANS-much greater effect while boating how do you avoid overloading your vessel? - CORRECT ANS-dont allow the load weight or number of passengers to exceed a boat's capacity plate gives the max weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. what are these conditions? - CORRECT ANS-in good weather how full should you fill the PWC? - CORRECT ANS-leave a little empty space in the tank what determines how many wearble PFDs are req on a vessel? - CORRECT ANS-number of persons on board under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of hypothermia? - CORRECT ANS-when immersed in cold water where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANS-in a readily accessible location what do the rating symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate? - CORRECT ANS-type of fire it will extinguish and relative size of extinguisher
what is the purpose of an inboard engine's ventilation system? - CORRECT ANS-avoid explosions by removing flammable gases what sound-producing devices is required when boating on RI waters in an 18-foot powerboat?
what should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANS-watch for navigational hazards in Rhode island, how far must a PWC operating at more than headway speed stay from swimmers or divers? - CORRECT ANS-200 feet Where should your passengers be while you are tied to the dock and fueling your vessel? - CORRECT ANS-on the dock and away from the vessel when boating on RI waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - CORRECT ANS-U.S Coast Guard-approved visual distress signals which is true about operating a boat in RI while intoxicated? - CORRECT ANS-By operating a vessel on RI waters, a boater has consented to alcohol testing if requested by a law enforcement officer When boating at night, what does a single white light on a vessel tell you? - CORRECT ANS-you are overtaking another vesself or it is anchored what is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers? - CORRECT ANS-to mark the edges of safe water areas according to RI law, what is the max speed allowed for "no wake speed?" - CORRECT ANS- 5 miles per hour what is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? - CORRECT ANS-exclusion or keep-out area, such as dam which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in RI? - CORRECT ANS-operating at headway speed in a direct path to operating area for PWCs
how do noise and vibration "stressors" affect you when operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANS- make you tire more rapidly according to RI law, who must be on board, in addition to the operator, if the vessel is towing a skier? - CORRECT ANS-an observer at least 12yrs old in a position to observe the skier you are allowed to tie yp to a mooring bouy on the water. What does a mooring bouy look like?
if your inboard/outboard boat runs aground, what action should you take in additon to shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - CORRECT ANS-stop the engine and lift the outdrive what should you do to reduce the risk of capsizing or swamping in rough water? - CORRECT ANS-turn at controlled speeds how should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT ANS- on both sides of the forward half of the boat on RI waters, how far must a power-driven vessel stay away from a diver-down flag? - CORRECT ANS-atleast 50ft According to RI law, during what hrs is it illegal to tow a person behind a boat on water skies or other device? - CORRECT ANS-between one-half hr after sunset and one half hr before sunrise what markers indicate that there is diving activity in the area? - CORRECT ANS-a rectangular red flag with a white diamond stripe what should you do if you are operating a power-driven vessel A and power-driven vessel B begins to cross on your starboard (right) side) - CORRECT ANS-give way by slowing down and changing course according to RI law, during what hours is it illegal to operate a personal watercraft? - CORRECT ANS-between one-half hr after sunset and one hour before sunrise a life jacket must readily accessible. what does this mean? - CORRECT ANS-you can put it on without delay in an emergency what type of waste products may be discharged in US controlled waters? - CORRECT ANS-none
according to RI law, children of what age are req to wear a US coast guard-approved life jacket while underway on an open vessel less than 65 ft? - CORRECT ANS-those under 13yrs of age at which part of a fire should you aim when using the fire extinguisher? - CORRECT ANS-base when two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding a collision? - CORRECT ANS-the operators of both vessels what should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? - CORRECT ANS-both vessels should turn to starboard (right) how can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants/animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - CORRECT ANS-remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water according to RI law, what are the conditions that require operators or owners of vessels involved in a boating accident to report the accident immediately to the DEM or to local or state police? - CORRECT ANS-accident results in death or personal injury how long should you run your boat's power ventilation system (exhaust blower) in order to eliminate fuel vapors in the bilge? - CORRECT ANS-at least 4 mintes how do you treat a victim of cold water immersion of hypothermia? - CORRECT ANS-seek medical help immediately how should you pull someone out of the water and onto a small boat? - CORRECT ANS-over the stern with the engine off when are you not responsible for any damage or injury caused by the negligent operation of your vessel? - CORRECT ANS-the vessel is being operated by someone who stole it
When encountering another vessel in darkness or reduced visibility, what do visible red and green lights indicate? - CORRECT ANS-you are approaching a sailing vessel head on Hull Identification Numbers are used to properly identify a vessel and are marked on which of the following locations? - CORRECT ANS-Starboard side of the stern which of the following is the major cause of fatalities involving small vessels? - CORRECT ANS- Drowning from falls overboard what does the save our seas placard, which is required on all vessels greater than 26 feet, outline in detail? - CORRECT ANS-waste disposal regulations you are getting ready for a short daytime outing on the water, what info do you tell a responsible person? - CORRECT ANS-Where you will be boating and when you plan on returning how far should you stay away from military ships? - CORRECT ANS-You need permission to approach within 100 yards, and a slow speed within 500 yards of any U.S. Vessel You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean? - CORRECT ANS-I am a sailing vessel underway what should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? - CORRECT ANS-wind and water conditions. what type of anchor should be used only for small, lightweight boats? - CORRECT ANS- Mushroom style you return from the open sea. You see a red buoy, what should you do - CORRECT ANS-Keep the buoy on your starboard right side
you see a white buoy with an orange squre and black lettering - CORRECT ANS-Displays information or directions. you see a white buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS-Watch out for dangers such as rocks which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? - CORRECT ANS-orange crossed diamond A PWC capsizes. What is the best way to roll the PWC upright? - CORRECT ANS-roll the PWC according to the decal on the craft what is the most important thing to remember about steering a PWC? - CORRECT ANS-you lose all steering control when the engine is idling or shut off the motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause several internal injuries? - CORRECT ANS-steering nozzel what is true about changing water levels? - CORRECT ANS-changing water levels can be a hazard for boaters All fire extinguishers are labeled with a letter and number. What does the number indicate - CORRECT ANS-the relative size of the extinguisher which of these boating activities violates homeland security restrictions - CORRECT ANS- anchoring beneath a bridge or in a channel what is most important when selecting the right type of PFD for a passenger - CORRECT ANS- Passengers size
what determines how many wearable PFDs are required on board - CORRECT ANS-number of people on board when is the best time to wear a PFD - CORRECT ANS-all the time if you use pyrotechnic visual distress signals, how much unexpired VDS must you carry on board your vessel? - CORRECT ANS-three if you are involved in a boating accident, what is the first thing you must do? - CORRECT ANS- stop and render aid to other persons affected by accident which vessel is required to be registered to operate on NJ waters - CORRECT ANS-14 ft sailboat with an outboard motor what must person 13 to less than 16 years old have on board to legally operate motorized vessel powered by less than 10 horsepower? - CORRECT ANS-proof of boating safety course completion IN NJ when may passengers legally ride on the bow or gunwale - CORRECT ANS-never In NJ at what blood or breath alcohol concentration is a person considered under the influence
you are towing a person on water skis with A PWC and have an observer on board, how many people must the PWC be designed to carry? - CORRECT ANS-three when you are required to report an accident immediately to the NJ state police - CORRECT ANS- a person dies or disappears (all other boating accidents resulting in personal injury more than $2000 must be reported within 1 week what is the main reason for assuming the HELP position when you are stranded in water - CORRECT ANS-reduces heat loss what amount of alcohol consumed while boating is equivalent to the amount of alchol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land? - CORRECT ANS-one third times what is most likley to cause someone to fall overboad - CORRECT ANS-standingup a passenger on your boat has irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. these are early symptoms of what injury? - CORRECT ANS-carbon monoxie posioning stage 3 hypothermia sets in after 30 minutes in cold water, what happens in stage 3 cold water immersion - CORRECT ANS-organs in the core of your body are cooled, eventually leading to unconsciousness and death what type of fire can you put out safely with water - CORRECT ANS-wood you are caught in severe weather while boating. where should you seat the passengers? - CORRECT ANS-on the floor close to the centerline your boat capsizes but remains floating upside down. What should you do? - CORRECT ANS- climb onto the bottom of the overturned boat
what does a diver down flag look like? - CORRECT ANS-a red flag with diagonal stripe what should you do before firing a shot from a small boat? - CORRECT ANS-stop the boat and turn off the motor. Anchor or secure the boat which action shows responsibility toward the aquatic enviroment - CORRECT ANS-retrieving trash that blows overboard what should those in small boats do to protect against capsizing - CORRECT ANS-keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - CORRECT ANS- On both sides of the bow of the boat What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - CORRECT ANS-A passengers body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - CORRECT ANS-The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - CORRECT ANS-Consult a nautical chart According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate watercraft? - CORRECT ANS-12 years or older Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - CORRECT ANS-Type I Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - CORRECT ANS-The vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - CORRECT ANS-Mounted in an accessible place When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - CORRECT ANS-When it is slightly torn What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - CORRECT ANS-It is much greater while boating When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - CORRECT ANS-US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? - CORRECT ANS-A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - CORRECT ANS-Dark clouds and shifting winds What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - CORRECT ANS-Check the oil level before every outing How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - CORRECT ANS-Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger What should you do before fueling your boat? - CORRECT ANS-Turn off the engine and close all openings Where should your trailer be located while you prepare to launch your vessel? - CORRECT ANS- Well away from the boat ramp
How can propeller strike accidents be avoided? - CORRECT ANS-Turn off the engine while people are boarding What is an example of careless operation? - CORRECT ANS-Not having enough PFD's on the boat What is the best way to minimize the risk of drowning while boating? - CORRECT ANS-Have everyone where the appropriate PFD at all times How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another? - CORRECT ANS-Remove any zebra mussels before leaving a body of water What should the vessel operator tell everyone on board before departing? - CORRECT ANS- Where to find the PFD's and the visual distress signal What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? - CORRECT ANS-To turn off the engine if the operator is thrown overboard In Alabama, how far must a vessel stay from a driver-drown flag? - CORRECT ANS-100 FT. How does the effect of alcohol consumed while boating compare to the effect on land? - CORRECT ANS-It is much greater, while boating Which is true about operating a boat in Alabama while intoxicated? - CORRECT ANS-By operating a vessel on Alabama waters, a boater must submit to testing for blood alcohol concentration When two vessels are operating in the same general area, who is responsible for avoiding the collision? - CORRECT ANS-Both operators
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? - CORRECT ANS-When you have enough time to avoid a collision What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and marking? - CORRECT ANS-To mark the edges of safe water areas According to Alabama boating law, what is considered legal? - CORRECT ANS-Operating at less than 5MPH in a "slow, no wake" zone When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? - CORRECT ANS-When the sailboat is overtaking the power-driven vessel What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency? - CORRECT ANS-Conduct an emergency drill According to Alabama law, what equipment is required when a vessel (other than a PWC) is towing a skier and does not have a capable observer on board in addition to the operator? - CORRECT ANS-A wide-angle rearview mirror What is indicated by a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering? - CORRECT ANS-Exclusion, or 'Keep Out' area Why is carbon monoxide gas dangerous? - CORRECT ANS-It is colorless, odorless, tasteless, but can be fatal A recreational vessel approaching a U.S. naval vessel. At what distance from the U.S. naval vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - CORRECT ANS-500 yards What must an owner do before allowing others to operate his or her vessel? - CORRECT ANS- Make sure they know how to operate the boat safely
What should you do to reduce the risk of falling overboard? - CORRECT ANS-Keep to the center of the boat What should a motorboat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water? - CORRECT ANS-Turn off the engine What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident? - CORRECT ANS-To provide assistance Which condition requires that you report a boating accident to the Alabama marine police division? - CORRECT ANS-Damage to your boat in more than $2000 as the result of a boating accident Under which condition is a person at the greatest risk of developing hypothermia? - CORRECT ANS-When immersed in cold water What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire? - CORRECT ANS-Turn off fuel supplies and try to put it out with an extinguisher If your inward/outward boat runs aground, what action should you take in addition to shifting the weight away from the point of impact? - CORRECT ANS-Turn off the engine and lift the outdrive Which action may cause the loss of steering ability in a PWC? - CORRECT ANS-Letting off the throttle control According to Alabama law, what age person who has boater safety certification may operate a personal watercraft without supervision? - CORRECT ANS-14 or above According to Alabama law during which hours is it legal to tow a person behind a boat on water skis or other devices? - CORRECT ANS-Between sunrise and sunset
What should a vessel operator do to keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANS-Watch for navigational hazards Which of the following is legal operation of a PWC in Alabama? - CORRECT ANS-Crossing at right angles to another vessel when visibility is unobstructed In Alabama, what are the recommended hours for personal watercraft operation? - CORRECT ANS-Sunrise to sunset {daylight hours} Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - CORRECT ANS-To avoid collisions What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak? - CORRECT ANS- Keep a lowcenter of gravity and three point contact What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? - CORRECT ANS-Wear a life jacket at all times According to Alabama law, children of what age are required to wear a properly secured PDF while on a vessel unless the child is in an enclosed cabin? - CORRECT ANS-8 and younger What determines if a speed is safe for your boat? - CORRECT ANS-Visibility conditions What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head-on? - CORRECT ANS-Turn to the starboard side of the boat {right} When must navigation lights be displayed? - CORRECT ANS-Between sunset and sunrise and when visibility is restricted
What could happen if you anchor a boat from the stern? - CORRECT ANS-You could swamp the boat Visibility is restricted due to fog. What should the vessel operator do to avoid the risk of a collision? - CORRECT ANS-Minimize to the speed needed to stay on course What should you do if you fall overboard into cold water? - CORRECT ANS-Try to re-board the boat, even if it is swamped