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NJ Boating Test Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed? - ✔✔on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ✔✔weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ✔✔number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ✔✔nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ✔✔16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ✔✔off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information? - ✔✔the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ✔✔in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ✔✔when it is torn
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What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ✔✔increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot
boat? - ✔✔USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ✔✔horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ✔✔dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ✔✔check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? -
✔✔into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ✔✔stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ✔✔well away
from the dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ✔✔turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ✔✔not
enough PFDs on board
NJ Boating Test Exam Questions and
Answers 100% Solved
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed? - ✔✔on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ✔✔weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ✔✔number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ✔✔nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ✔✔16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ✔✔off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information? - ✔✔the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ✔✔in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ✔✔when it is torn
, ©JOSHCLAY 2024/2025. YEAR PUBLISHED 2024.
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ✔✔increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot
boat? - ✔✔USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ✔✔horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ✔✔dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ✔✔check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? -
✔✔into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ✔✔stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ✔✔well away
from the dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ✔✔turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ✔✔not
enough PFDs on board
