NJ BOATING TEST|| 60 QUESTIONS
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER-on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER-weight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER-number of people, max weight, sometimes
max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER-nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER-off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWER-the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER-increases the
likelihood of an accident
how to avoid transporting nuisance species - ANSWER-clean hull, clear bilge, clear off
zebra mussels
boat operator should tell passengers - ANSWER-basic safety information and the
location of safety equipment
function of an ignition safety switch - ANSWER-kills the engine if it comes off
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than
no wake speed? - ANSWER-200 feet
effect of alcohol while boating compared to land - ANSWER-greater while boating
AND ANSWERS 100% CORRECT
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWER-on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER-weight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER-number of people, max weight, sometimes
max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER-nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER-off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWER-the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER-increases the
likelihood of an accident
how to avoid transporting nuisance species - ANSWER-clean hull, clear bilge, clear off
zebra mussels
boat operator should tell passengers - ANSWER-basic safety information and the
location of safety equipment
function of an ignition safety switch - ANSWER-kills the engine if it comes off
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than
no wake speed? - ANSWER-200 feet
effect of alcohol while boating compared to land - ANSWER-greater while boating
