NJ Boating Test Questions & Answers
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How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANS ✔ - on both sides
of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANS ✔ - weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ANS ✔ - number of people, max weight, sometimes max
horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANS ✔ - nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANS ✔ - 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANS ✔ - off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? - ANS ✔ - the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANS ✔ - in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS ✔ - when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANS ✔ - increases the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? - ANS ✔ - USCG
approved visual distress signal, PFD, throw able device
, Sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANS ✔ - horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANS ✔ - dark clouds and shifting winds
Part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANS ✔ - check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANS ✔ - into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ANS ✔ - stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ANS ✔ - well away from the dock
How to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ANS ✔ - turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ANS ✔ - not enough pfds on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - ANS ✔ - wearing a life jacket
How to avoid transporting nuisance species - ANS ✔ - clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels
Boat operator should tell passengers - ANS ✔ - basic safety information and the location of safety
equipment
Function of an ignition safety switch - ANS ✔ - 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? - ANS ✔ - 200 feet
Effect of alcohol while boating compared to land - ANS ✔ - greater while boating
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How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - ANS ✔ - on both sides
of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANS ✔ - weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ANS ✔ - number of people, max weight, sometimes max
horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANS ✔ - nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANS ✔ - 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANS ✔ - off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? - ANS ✔ - the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANS ✔ - in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANS ✔ - when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANS ✔ - increases the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? - ANS ✔ - USCG
approved visual distress signal, PFD, throw able device
, Sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANS ✔ - horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANS ✔ - dark clouds and shifting winds
Part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANS ✔ - check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANS ✔ - into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ANS ✔ - stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ANS ✔ - well away from the dock
How to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ANS ✔ - turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ANS ✔ - not enough pfds on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - ANS ✔ - wearing a life jacket
How to avoid transporting nuisance species - ANS ✔ - clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels
Boat operator should tell passengers - ANS ✔ - basic safety information and the location of safety
equipment
Function of an ignition safety switch - ANS ✔ - 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? - ANS ✔ - 200 feet
Effect of alcohol while boating compared to land - ANS ✔ - greater while boating
