NJ Boating Exam (Latest 2023 – 2024) Verified Answers

What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? - Ans 12 or younger How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? - Ans 13 years old How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC)? - Ans 16 years old True or False: Anyone age 13 or older can operate a powerboat that is operated by a trolling motor or one horsepower or less or if the the boat is longer than 12 feet it must have less than ten horsepower - Ans True When should your navigation lights be on? - Ans Sunset to Sunrise or during the day if visibility is restricted When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube? - Ans Sunrise to Sunset When is it legal to operate a personal watercraft? - Ans Sunrise to Sunset Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? - Ans Yes you have to go at slow speed no wake Where is the best place to transfer gear from your vehicle to your boat before launching? - Ans Away from the boat ramp. Preparation should be done away from the ramp Can you legally pass an emergency vessel with their lights on? - Ans Yes, but you must go at a slow rate no wake speed How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel? - Ans Slow speed Is it legal to operate at a slow speed inside of a marked exclusion area? (diamond with a cross) - Ans NEVER GO IN THIS AREA What is the distance you should be from any military or service vessel? - Ans 500 yards away