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Exams
1. What agency administer's boating safety and licensing in New Jersey? -
ANSWER New Jersey State police Marine services Bureau
2. Who is required to complete a boating safety course in New Jersey? -
ANSWER Anyone born on or after January 1, 1978 who operates a
motorized vehicle
3. What is the minimum age to operate a motorboat alone in New Jersey? -
ANSWER 16 Years old
4. Can a person between 13 and 15 operate a motorboat in New Jersey? -
ANSWER Yes, if accompanied on board by a person at least 18 years old
with a valid boating certificate
5. What is a type III life jacket designed for? - ANSWER Calm inland waters
where quick rescue is available offering comfort and freedom of movement
6. What fire extinguisher is required on motorized vessels under 26 feet with
an enclosed engine space in New Jersey? - ANSWER At least one BI
USCG approved fire extinguisher
7. What sound producing device is required on vessel 16 feet or longer in New
Jersey? - ANSWER A whistle horn or other device audible for at least half a
mile
,8. What navigation lights must a motorized vessel under 26 feet display
between sunset and sunrise? - ANSWER Red port light green starboard
light and a white stern light
9. What does a red navigation light on a vessel indicate? - ANSWER The port
left side
10.What does a green navigation light indicate? - ANSWER The starboard
right side
11.What is the diving flag and what must nearby operators do in New Jersey? -
ANSWER A red flag with a white diagonal stripe meaning divers are below
vessels and must stay at least 100 feet away
12.What is the rule when two motorized vessels meet head on? - ANSWER
Both turn to starboard (right) to pass port to port
13.What is the give way vessel in a crossing situation? - ANSWER The vessel
that has the other on its starboard right side
14.What is the stand on vessel required to do? - ANSWER Maintain course
and speed while the give way vessel maneuvers
15.What does five short horn blasts mean on New Jersey waters? - ANSWER
Danger or I do not understand your intentions
16.What does one prolonged blast mean when leaving dock or blind bend? -
ANSWER Warning of the vessels presence to nearby traffic
, 17.What must a vessel operator do after an accident with injury, death or
disappearance in New Jersey? - ANSWER Stop, render aid, exchange
information and report to New Jersey State police Marine services as soon as
possible
18.What accidents require written reporting in New Jersey? - ANSWER Death,
disappearance, injury needing treatment beyond first aid or property damage
over $2000
19.What is the operator responsibility rule in New Jersey? - ANSWER The
operator is legally responsible for safe vessel operation and safety of all
aboard
20.What speed restriction applies near New Jersey shorelines? - ANSWER No
wake within 200 feet of tidal shorelines unless otherwise posted
21.What document must a boater born after January 1, 1978 carry on New
Jersey waters? - ANSWER A valid boating safety certificate, or an
approved equivalent
22.Is the New Jersey boating, safety certificate valid for life? - ANSWER Yes,
it does not expire once earned
23.What vessels must be registered in New Jersey? - ANSWER All motorized
vessels and sailboats over 12 feet used on New Jersey waters
24.How long is the New Jersey vessel registration valid? - ANSWER 3 years