NJ Boating Test Questions and Answers
1. While on land at the ramp area,
remove and dispose of all from the vessel and trailer,
remove the to release bilge water, and
drain any live wells. This will help prevent the spread of plants
and animals.: weeds; drain plug; aquatic nuisance
2. Where should you prepare your vessel for launching or for the drive
home?-
: well away from the ramp
3. Before docking, determine the wind and/or current direction while
stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible,
make your approach
into the or , whichever is stronger. This will give you
more control.: wind or current
4. 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators:
1. Practice .
It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to take all
necessary action to avoid a .: good seamanship; collision
5. Bow: front of a vessel
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, 6. Stern: rear of a vessel
7. Starboard: right side of a vessel
8. Port: left side of a vessel
9. Hull: body of a vessel
10. Propeller: rotates and powers a boat forward or backward
11. A capacity plate indicates
the maximum capacity and/or the
maximum
that the boat can carry safely in weather.: weight;
number of people; good
12. Bef
ore beginning to fuel, turn off anything that might cause a
(en- gines, fans, or electrical equipment)
Close all to prevent fumes from entering the boat. (if you're
fueling in an enclosed area, keep them open): spark; openings
13. 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators:
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1. While on land at the ramp area,
remove and dispose of all from the vessel and trailer,
remove the to release bilge water, and
drain any live wells. This will help prevent the spread of plants
and animals.: weeds; drain plug; aquatic nuisance
2. Where should you prepare your vessel for launching or for the drive
home?-
: well away from the ramp
3. Before docking, determine the wind and/or current direction while
stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If possible,
make your approach
into the or , whichever is stronger. This will give you
more control.: wind or current
4. 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators:
1. Practice .
It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to take all
necessary action to avoid a .: good seamanship; collision
5. Bow: front of a vessel
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12
, 6. Stern: rear of a vessel
7. Starboard: right side of a vessel
8. Port: left side of a vessel
9. Hull: body of a vessel
10. Propeller: rotates and powers a boat forward or backward
11. A capacity plate indicates
the maximum capacity and/or the
maximum
that the boat can carry safely in weather.: weight;
number of people; good
12. Bef
ore beginning to fuel, turn off anything that might cause a
(en- gines, fans, or electrical equipment)
Close all to prevent fumes from entering the boat. (if you're
fueling in an enclosed area, keep them open): spark; openings
13. 3 major responsibilities of vessel operators:
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