New Jersey Boating License Exam
Notes(study guide)2025 Questions And
Solutions Graded A+|Assured Success!
, Determine the wind and/or current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If
possible, make your approach into the ___ or ___, whichever is stronger, to give you more control. -
SOLUTION-wind, current
You must be ___ or older and have completed a boat safety course to operate a PWC. You must carry your
boat safety certificate onboard. - SOLUTION-16
Look for a ___ ___ near the operator's position or on the transom of the boat. – SOLUTION capacity plate
Turn off anything that might cause a spark - ___, ___, or ___ ___. - SOLUTION-engines, fans, electrical
equipment
Close all ___, ___, ___, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat. - SOLUTION-
windows, ports, doors
While on land at the ___ ___, remove and dispose of all weeds from the vessel and trailer, remove the
drain plug to release bilge water, and drain any live wells. - SOLUTION-ramp area
Prepare the vessel for launch or drive home ___ ___ from the boat ramp. - SOLUTION-well away; far away
The three navigation rules are to have ___ ___, keep a ___ ___, and maintain a ___ ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER-good seamanship, proper lookout, safe speed
required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels - SOLUTION-giveway
vessel
must maintain its course unless giveway isn't taking action - SOLUTION-standon vessel
when a vessel is coming upon another vessel from behind or nearly behind the other vessel - SOLUTION-
overtaking
Notes(study guide)2025 Questions And
Solutions Graded A+|Assured Success!
, Determine the wind and/or current direction while stopped by observing which way your boat drifts. If
possible, make your approach into the ___ or ___, whichever is stronger, to give you more control. -
SOLUTION-wind, current
You must be ___ or older and have completed a boat safety course to operate a PWC. You must carry your
boat safety certificate onboard. - SOLUTION-16
Look for a ___ ___ near the operator's position or on the transom of the boat. – SOLUTION capacity plate
Turn off anything that might cause a spark - ___, ___, or ___ ___. - SOLUTION-engines, fans, electrical
equipment
Close all ___, ___, ___, and other openings to prevent fumes from entering the boat. - SOLUTION-
windows, ports, doors
While on land at the ___ ___, remove and dispose of all weeds from the vessel and trailer, remove the
drain plug to release bilge water, and drain any live wells. - SOLUTION-ramp area
Prepare the vessel for launch or drive home ___ ___ from the boat ramp. - SOLUTION-well away; far away
The three navigation rules are to have ___ ___, keep a ___ ___, and maintain a ___ ___. - CORRECT
ANSWER-good seamanship, proper lookout, safe speed
required to take early and substantial action to keep well away from other vessels - SOLUTION-giveway
vessel
must maintain its course unless giveway isn't taking action - SOLUTION-standon vessel
when a vessel is coming upon another vessel from behind or nearly behind the other vessel - SOLUTION-
overtaking
