NJ Boater Exam 2023/2024 Questions with Verified Answers(RATED A+)

What does one short blast of a horn mean? -ANSWER I intend to pass you on my port (left) side A sailboat is underway in the fog. What sound signal should you hear? -ANSWER one prolonged blast plus two short blasts every two minutes Green can buoy -ANSWER Cylindrical-shaped (square) markers that are always green in color, with odd numbers. Keep this marker on your left (port) side when proceeding in the upstream (returning from sea) direction. Orange square marker buoy -ANSWER Information Carbon Monoxide (CO) -ANSWER It is an invisible, odorless, tasteless gas that is produced when a carbon-based fuel burns. Never enter areas under swim platforms where exhaust outlets are located—even for a second. One or two breaths in this area could be fatal. Slow Speed or Idling causes carbon monoxide to accumulate in the cabin, cockpit, and rear deck. Stay 20 feet from other boats so you don't inhale its CO. Early symptoms of CO poisoning include irritated eyes, headache, nausea, weakness, and dizziness. How to determine distance from thunderstorm: -ANSWER Count the number of seconds between the flash of lightning and the clap of thunder. Divide the number of seconds by five. The result is roughly the distance in miles you are from the storm. How are CAN buoys marked? -ANSWER green with odd numbers White marker with red vertical stripes -ANSWER safe water on all sides Orange circle marker -ANSWER Slow or idle speed White buoy with blue stripe -ANSWER Mooring buoy - it has chains that boats/ships can anchor to. It's anchor is heavy. White marker with black vertical stripes -ANSWER Do not pass between the marker and the shore White buoy with orange bands and an orange diamond -ANSWER Stay at least 700 feet away from it White buoy with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering -ANSWER keep out Which symbol on a regulatory marker is used to mark a swimming area? -ANSWER orange crossed diamond What is needed for steering control on a PWC? -ANSWER power to the jet drive (throttle) The motor on a PWC is running. Which part of the PWC can cause severe internal injuries? -ANSWER steering nozzle (can project water with force)