NJ Boating Exam
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1. bow front of a vessel
2. stern rear of a vessel
3. starboard right side of a vessel
4. port left side of a vessel
5. hull the frame or body of a vessel
6. Capacity Plate indicates the maximum weight capacity and/or the maximum
number of people that the boat can carry safely in good
weather; federal law requires this on vessels less than 20 feet
7. Turn off anything that might Before fueling, what should you do?
cause a spark—engines, fans,
or electrical equipment
Close all windows, ports, doors,
and other openings to prevent
fumes from entering the boat
8. Unload your stuff well before Where should one prepare to launch their boat?
the ramp.
Prepare to launch well away
from the boat ramp so that you
don't block ramp traffic. You
want to unload and take every-
thing from the car/truck before
you put the boat on the ramp
9. Prepare for the drive home well How should one prepare for the drive home?
before the ramp.
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10. GIVE-WAY VESSEL: The vessel Define give-way and stand-on vessels.
that is required to take early
and substantial action to keep
well away from other vessels
by stopping, slowing down or
changing course
STAND-ON VESSEL: The vessel
that must maintain its course
and speed
11. age 12 What age are you required to wear a life jacket?
12. If possible, make your ap- When docking, how should one make their approach?
proach into the wind or current,
whichever is stronger
13. It is the responsibility of every Who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
boat or PWC operator to take
all the necessary action to avoid
a collision, taking into account
the weather, vessel traffic, and
limits of other vessels
14. Failing to keep a sharp lookout What is the most common cause of collisions?
15. Safe speed is the speed that en- Define safe speed
sures you will have ample time
to avoid a collision and can stop
within an appropriate distance.
16. Give-way vessel The vessel that is required to take early and substantial action
to keep well away from other vessels by stopping, slowing
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