NJ BOATING TEST WITH QUESTIONS AND WELL VERIFIED
ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] REAL EXAM !! REAL EXAM!!
2025
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, throwable 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
ANSWERS [ALREADY GRADED A+] REAL EXAM !! REAL EXAM!!
2025
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, throwable 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
