NJ Boating Exam Answers New Updated
Version 2024-2025- NJ in Person Boating
Exam, Exams of Nursing
A PWC without rudders, will not turn when - CORRECT ANSWER>>the throttle is released or
engine is shut off
PWC operators may operate - CORRECT ANSWER>>according to the state laws where operating
If you run aground, and there is damage to your boat's, hull you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>put on PFD's, do NOT move the boat, and radio for assistance
What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER>>12 or younger
How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER>>13 years old
How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>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 if the boat is longer than 12 feet it must have less than ten
horsepower - CORRECT ANSWER>>True
When should your navigation lights be on? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sunset to Sunrise or during
the day if visibility is ristricted
When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sunrise to
Sunset
Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes, you have to go
at slow speed no wake
, Where is the best place to transfer gera from your vehicle to your boat before launching -
CORRECT ANSWER>>away from the boat ramp.Preparation should be done away from the ramp
Can you legally pass an emergency vessel with their lights on? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes, but
you must go at a slow rate no wake speed
How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Slow speed
Is it legal to operate at a slow speed inside of a marked exclusion area?(diamond with a cross) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>NEVER GO IN THIS AREA
what is the distance you should be from any military or service vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>500 yards
If you are within 500 yards of a military vessel how fast should you be going? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Slow,no wake speed
If you are within 100 yards of a military vessel, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Be
stopped
If you are operating at a fast speed how far must you be from a marina,pier,wharf,or dock? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>200 feet
When you are closer than 200 feet away from a marina,pier,wharf,or dock how fast should you
go? - CORRECT ANSWER>>No wake speed, slow
Before you leave the dock what should you look at - CORRECT ANSWER>>Nautical chart
What is a Nautical chart - CORRECT ANSWER>>Contains information such as water depths and
the locations of channel, sand bars, rocks, and vegetation. Prevents from running aground.
How can you prevent running aground - CORRECT ANSWER>>Nautical chart
Version 2024-2025- NJ in Person Boating
Exam, Exams of Nursing
A PWC without rudders, will not turn when - CORRECT ANSWER>>the throttle is released or
engine is shut off
PWC operators may operate - CORRECT ANSWER>>according to the state laws where operating
If you run aground, and there is damage to your boat's, hull you should: - CORRECT
ANSWER>>put on PFD's, do NOT move the boat, and radio for assistance
What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? - CORRECT ANSWER>>12 or younger
How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? - CORRECT ANSWER>>13 years old
How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC)? - CORRECT ANSWER>>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 if the boat is longer than 12 feet it must have less than ten
horsepower - CORRECT ANSWER>>True
When should your navigation lights be on? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sunset to Sunrise or during
the day if visibility is ristricted
When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Sunrise to
Sunset
Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes, you have to go
at slow speed no wake
, Where is the best place to transfer gera from your vehicle to your boat before launching -
CORRECT ANSWER>>away from the boat ramp.Preparation should be done away from the ramp
Can you legally pass an emergency vessel with their lights on? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Yes, but
you must go at a slow rate no wake speed
How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Slow speed
Is it legal to operate at a slow speed inside of a marked exclusion area?(diamond with a cross) -
CORRECT ANSWER>>NEVER GO IN THIS AREA
what is the distance you should be from any military or service vessel? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>500 yards
If you are within 500 yards of a military vessel how fast should you be going? - CORRECT
ANSWER>>Slow,no wake speed
If you are within 100 yards of a military vessel, what should you do? - CORRECT ANSWER>>Be
stopped
If you are operating at a fast speed how far must you be from a marina,pier,wharf,or dock? -
CORRECT ANSWER>>200 feet
When you are closer than 200 feet away from a marina,pier,wharf,or dock how fast should you
go? - CORRECT ANSWER>>No wake speed, slow
Before you leave the dock what should you look at - CORRECT ANSWER>>Nautical chart
What is a Nautical chart - CORRECT ANSWER>>Contains information such as water depths and
the locations of channel, sand bars, rocks, and vegetation. Prevents from running aground.
How can you prevent running aground - CORRECT ANSWER>>Nautical chart
