NJ Boating Test – 60 Possible Questions and Verified Answers (Latest 2026/2027) – Complete Boating Safety Exam Prep

NJ Boating Test – 60 Possible Questions and Verified Answers (Latest 2026/2027) – Complete Boating Safety Exam Prep What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER -dark clouds and shifting winds part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWER -check the oil With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANSWER -into the wind What should you do before fueling? - ANSWER -stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ANSWER -well away from the dock how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ANSWER -turn of engine What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ANSWER -not enough PFDs on board What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - ANSWER -wearing a life jacket how to avoid transporting nuisance species - ANSWER -clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels boat operator should tell passengers - ANSWER -basic safety information and the location of safety equipment function of an ignition safety switch - ANSWER -kills the engine if it comes off How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed? - ANSWER -200 feet effect of alcohol while boating compared to land - ANSWER -greater while boating boating while intoxicated in NJ waters - ANSWER -boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer Who is responsible for avoiding collisions? - ANSWER -the operator What is a safe speed for boats? - ANSWER -a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers? - ANSWER -to mark the edge of safe waters Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal? - ANSWER -yes When is a sailboat undersail the give-way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel? - ANSWER -when it is overtaking the power-driven vessel What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency? - ANSWER -conduct drills Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier? - ANSWER -a competent observer white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering - ANSWER -exclusion (do not enter) Why is carbon monoxide dangerous? - ANSWER -clear, odorless, tasteless At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? - ANSWER -500 yards What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel? - ANSWER -make sure the person knows how to operate the boat safely how to reduce the risk of falling overboard - ANSWER -stay near the center of the boat, *low center of gravity* What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water? - ANSWER -turn off the engine first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident - ANSWER provide assistance When is a boat operator required to report an accident? - ANSWER -when is results in death/disappearance, injury, or damage more than $2000 condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia - ANSWER -immersed in cold water What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire? - ANSWER turn off the engine What do you do if you run aground? - ANSWER -lift the outdrive action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC - ANSWER -letting off of the throttle