NJ BOATING TEST WITH CORRECT
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ANSWER-well away from the
dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ANSWER-turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ANSWER-not
enough PFDs on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - ANSWER-wearing a life
jacket
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
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
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - ANSWER-well away from the
dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - ANSWER-turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - ANSWER-not
enough PFDs on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - ANSWER-wearing a life
jacket
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
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
