NJ Boater Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed

NJ Boater Exam Questions and Answers Already Passed What does one short blast of a horn mean? I intend to pass you on my port (left) side A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes Green can buoy Cylindrical-shaped (square) markers that are always green in color, with odd numbers. Keep this marker on your left (port) side when proceeding in the upstream (returning from sea) direction. Orange square marker buoy Information Carbon Monoxide (CO) It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced when a carbon-based fuel burns. Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located—even for a second. One or two breaths in this area could be fatal. Slow Speed or Idling causes carbon monoxide to accumulate in the cabin, cockpit, and rear deck. Stay 20 feet from other boats so you don't inhale its CO. Early symptoms of CO poisoning include irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. How to determine distance from thunderstorm: Count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the clap of thunder. Divide the number of seconds by five. The result is roughly the distance in miles you are from the storm. How are CAN buoys marked? green with odd numbers White marker with red vertical stripes safe water on all sides Orange circle marker Slow or idle speed White buoy with blue stripe Mooring buoy - it has chains that boats/ships can anchor to. It's anchor is heavy. White marker with black vertical stripes Do not pass between the marker and the shore White buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond Stay at least 700 feet away from it White buoy with an orange crossed