NJ MOTORBOAT CERTIFICATION
- CHAPTERS 3-9 QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or around the water? -
Answer: A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
From which direction does foul weather typically approach? - Answer: West
Which flags are used to indicate a Hurricane Warning? - Answer: Two square red flags and two red
circular flags
Which flags are used to indicate a Storm Warning? - Answer: One square red flag and two circular red
flags
Vessels in a storm should approach waves at what angle? - Answer: 45 degrees
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water, why is it important to determine the location of
shoaling areas? - Answer: They are often difficult to spot, even with local charts
How often should the oil be changed on a boat's engine? - Answer: At least once every boating season
When retrieving your boat, how far should you back your trailer into the water? - Answer: Until two-
thirds of the bunks or rollers are submerged
What's an important tip to remember when fueling your boat? - Answer: Ensure that the engine is off
and no one is onboard
The combined weight of the vessel and its engine should not exceed what percentage of the trailer's
recommended load capacity? - Answer: Ninety percent
What is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species? - Answer: Cleaning the
boat before leaving the boat launching area
If you see someone in another boat raising and lowering their arms repeatedly, what is the first thing
you should do? - Answer: Assist those in distress as best you can, without putting yourself in danger
- CHAPTERS 3-9 QUESTIONS
AND COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
GRADED A+
Your Exam Plug
, Why is it important to wear a personal flotation device (PFD) at all times when in or around the water? -
Answer: A PFD takes some time to fit properly, especially in an emergency
From which direction does foul weather typically approach? - Answer: West
Which flags are used to indicate a Hurricane Warning? - Answer: Two square red flags and two red
circular flags
Which flags are used to indicate a Storm Warning? - Answer: One square red flag and two circular red
flags
Vessels in a storm should approach waves at what angle? - Answer: 45 degrees
Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water, why is it important to determine the location of
shoaling areas? - Answer: They are often difficult to spot, even with local charts
How often should the oil be changed on a boat's engine? - Answer: At least once every boating season
When retrieving your boat, how far should you back your trailer into the water? - Answer: Until two-
thirds of the bunks or rollers are submerged
What's an important tip to remember when fueling your boat? - Answer: Ensure that the engine is off
and no one is onboard
The combined weight of the vessel and its engine should not exceed what percentage of the trailer's
recommended load capacity? - Answer: Ninety percent
What is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species? - Answer: Cleaning the
boat before leaving the boat launching area
If you see someone in another boat raising and lowering their arms repeatedly, what is the first thing
you should do? - Answer: Assist those in distress as best you can, without putting yourself in danger
