NEW JERSEY BOAT ED COURSE
(STUDY FOR IN-PERSON EXAM)
100% ACCURATE
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the
navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules
means you must give way? - ANSWER-The other boat has difficulty
maneuvering.
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-to avoid
collisions
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER-the operators of both boats
When can navigation rules be overlooked? - ANSWER-when necessary to
avoid immediate danger
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you
do? - ANSWER-Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWER-wind and water conditions
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? -
ANSWER-You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision.
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats? -
ANSWER-fluke-style
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the
number 4 and a flashing red light. What should you do? - ANSWER-Keep
the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - ANSWER-
white with red vertical stripes
What do the symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate? - ANSWER-size and
type of fire the extinguisher can put out
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Naval vessel? -
ANSWER-100 yards
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible? - ANSWER-PFDs
located within easy reach of everyone on board
(STUDY FOR IN-PERSON EXAM)
100% ACCURATE
You are approaching another boat. Assume that according to the
navigation rules, you are the stand-on boat. Which exception to the rules
means you must give way? - ANSWER-The other boat has difficulty
maneuvering.
Why should a vessel operator keep a proper lookout? - ANSWER-to avoid
collisions
Two boats are operating in the same general area. Who is responsible for
maintaining a sharp lookout? - ANSWER-the operators of both boats
When can navigation rules be overlooked? - ANSWER-when necessary to
avoid immediate danger
You are operating during a period of restricted visibility. What should you
do? - ANSWER-Operate with caution and slow to "idle speed."
What should you check to decide if a speed is safe for your boat? -
ANSWER-wind and water conditions
How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? -
ANSWER-You can stop within an appropriate distance to avoid a collision.
Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats? -
ANSWER-fluke-style
You are traveling upstream on a river at dusk. You see a buoy with the
number 4 and a flashing red light. What should you do? - ANSWER-Keep
the buoy on your starboard (right) side.
What color is a marker that indicates safe water on all sides? - ANSWER-
white with red vertical stripes
What do the symbols on a fire extinguisher indicate? - ANSWER-size and
type of fire the extinguisher can put out
What minimum distance must be maintained from a U.S. Naval vessel? -
ANSWER-100 yards
Which PFDs would be considered readily accessible? - ANSWER-PFDs
located within easy reach of everyone on board
