NJ Boating Test Exam 2025/2026 – Review Questions and 100% Revised Answers

NJ Boating Test Exam 2025/2026 –
Review Questions and 100% Revised
Answers


1. How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be dis-
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played?: on both sides of the bow
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2. What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?:weight and chest size
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3. Informationonthe capacity plate:numberofpeople,maxweight,sometimes max gy gy gy gy y
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4. Best way to find out about local hazards:nautical chart
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5. Minimum age to operate a PWC:16 years old gy gy gy gy gy y
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6. Type of PFD that turns most people face up:off-shore PFD (type 1)
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7. Who is responsibleformaking surepassengersknowallsafetyinforma-
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tion?: the operator
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8. Best place to store a fire extinguisher:in an easily accessible place
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9. When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?:when it is torn
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, 10. What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?:increases the likeli- hood
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of an accident
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11. Infederallycontrolled waters,whatequipmentis requiredonan18 foot
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boat?: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
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12. sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters:horn or gy gy gy gy gy gy gy gy gy gy gy y
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13. What factorsprovide warningof dangerousweather?:darkcloudsand gy gy gy gy gy gy y
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14. part of a regular engine maintenance program:check the oil
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15. With respect to the wind or current,how should you approach the dock?-
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16. What should you do before fueling?:stop the engine, close all doors/win-
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17. Whereshouldthetrailerbelocatedwhenloadinggear?:wellawayfromthe dock y
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18. how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding:turn of engine
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19. What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?:not
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enough PFDs on board
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20. What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?:wearing a life jacket
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21. howtoavoidtransportingnuisancespecies:cleanhull,clearbilge,clearoff zebra
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22. boat operator should tell passengers:basic safety information and the loca- tion
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of safety equipment
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23. function of an ignition safety switch:kills the engine if it comes off gy gy gy gy gy y
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