NJ Boating Test | 60 Questions and Answers
100% Correct | Latest Update 2023
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answer on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - Answer weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - Answer number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - Answer nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - Answer 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - Answer off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
Answer the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - Answer in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - Answer increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
Answer USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - Answer horn
or whistle
, 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
100% Correct | Latest Update 2023
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
Answer on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - Answer weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - Answer number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - Answer nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - Answer 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - Answer off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
Answer the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - Answer in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - Answer increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
Answer USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - Answer horn
or whistle
, 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
