How should a vessel's registration validation decal be displayed? - On both sides of the bow of the boat

What is the most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - Passenger's body weight and chest size

What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely.

What is the best way to find out about hazards on a local waterway? - Consult a nautical chart

According to Alabama law, What operators are required to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) - Operators who are 12 years of age or older

Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - Type 1

Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - The vessel operator

Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Mounted in a accessible location

When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - When it is slightly torn

What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - Increases the likelihood of accidents

When boating on federally controlled water in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - U.S. Coast Guard- approved visual distress signals.

What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? - A whistle, a horn, or another sound device

Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - dark clouds and shifting winds

What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - checking the oil level before every outing