NJ Boating Test Questions and Answers
1. How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed?-
: on both sides of the bow
2. What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?: weight and
chest size
3. Information on the capacity plate: number of people, max weight, sometimes max
horsepower
4. Best way to find out about local hazards: nautical chart
5. Minimum age to operate a PWC: 16 years old
6. Type of PFD that turns most people face up: off-shore PFD (type 1)
7. Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information?-
: the operator
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
10. What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?: increases
the likelihood of an accident
11. In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required
on an 18 foot boat?: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
12. sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters:
horn or whistle
13. What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?: dark clouds
and shifting winds
14. part of a regular engine maintenance program: check the oil
15. With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach
the dock?: into the wind
16. What should you do before fueling?: stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
17. Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?: well away
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1. How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed?-
: on both sides of the bow
2. What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?: weight and
chest size
3. Information on the capacity plate: number of people, max weight, sometimes max
horsepower
4. Best way to find out about local hazards: nautical chart
5. Minimum age to operate a PWC: 16 years old
6. Type of PFD that turns most people face up: off-shore PFD (type 1)
7. Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information?-
: the operator
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
10. What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?: increases
the likelihood of an accident
11. In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required
on an 18 foot boat?: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
12. sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters:
horn or whistle
13. What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?: dark clouds
and shifting winds
14. part of a regular engine maintenance program: check the oil
15. With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach
the dock?: into the wind
16. What should you do before fueling?: stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
17. Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?: well away
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