New Jersey Boat Education Course Exam Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|

New Jersey Boat Education Course Exam Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED| You are approaching another vessel, and according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on vessel. Which condition would require you to yield? If the other boat is struggling to maneuver. Why is it important for a vessel operator to maintain a proper lookout? To prevent collisions. Two vessels are operating in the same area. Who is responsible for maintaining an alert lookout? Both vessel operators. Under what circumstances can navigation rules be ignored? When it’s necessary to avoid an immediate hazard. You are navigating in low visibility conditions. What should you do? with caution, keeping at "idle speed." Reduce speed and proceed What factors should you assess to determine if a speed is safe for your vessel? conditions. How can you tell if you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? Wind and water You can stop the vessel within a safe distance to prevent a collision. Which type of anchor is best suited for most recreational boats? A fluke-style anchor. You are boating upstream on a river at dusk and spot a buoy marked with the number 4 and a flashing red light. What should you do? Keep the buoy to your starboard (right) side. 1 What color is the marker that indicates safe water all around? White with red vertical stripes. You see a white marker with an orange circle and black text. What does this marker indicate? A controlled area. You spot a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black text. What does this marker indicate? Keep out. What can help prevent a propeller strike if someone falls overboard? lanyard. An engine cut-off switch What is the function of a lanyard attached to the engine cut-off switch? the operator falls overboard. What is necessary for steering control on a personal watercraft (PWC)? To turn off the engine if Power to the jet drive. The motor on a PWC is running. Which part can cause severe internal injuries? nozzle. When boating in coastal waters, why is it important to be aware of tides? The steering Tides can create strong currents. What do the markings on a fire extinguisher indicate? The size and type of fire it can extinguish. What is the minimum required distance to keep from a U.S. Naval vessel? 100 yards. Which personal flotation devices (PFDs) are considered easily accessible? easy reach of everyone onboard. Which type of PFD is intended to be thrown to someone in the water? PFDs that are within A ring buoy. 2 What is the most effective way to reduce the risk of drowning while boating? wears a suitable PFD at all times. Ensure everyone If you are carrying pyrotechnic visual distress signals, how many unexpired VDSs must you have onboard? Three. When must a boat operator assist someone who has been injured in an accident? do so. What must be displayed on both sides of the bow of a registered vessel? If it is safe to The registration number. Which statement about the non-tidal boat license is correct? only for boating in non-tidal waters. A non-tidal boat license is required In New Jersey, when is it legal for passengers to ride on the bow or gunwale? never allowed to ride on the bow or gunwale. By operating a vessel in New Jersey waters, what have you consented to? Passengers are A test for alcohol and/or drugs. Which safety measure is mandatory for children under 12 on the open deck of any moving vessel? They must wear a USCG-approved PFD. Which action is legal when operating a PWC? the operator. Attaching the engine cut-off safety switch lanyard to You are towing a person on water skis with a PWC and have an observer. How many people must the PWC be able to carry? Three. Which incident involving property damage requires the operator to report it to the New Jersey State Police, Marine Law Enforcement? If the total damage exceeds $2,000. 3 What is one of the first symptoms of hypothermia? Shivering What amount of alcohol consumed while boating is equivalent to the amount of alcohol required to make a person legally intoxicated on land? One-third How does alcohol use affect boat operators and passengers? Reaction time becomes slower. Falling overboard is a major risk on small boats. How can you reduce this risk? of people and gear. What colorless, odorless, poisonous gas is a by-product of gasoline engines? Balance the weight carbon monoxide Stage 4 (post-immersion collapse) of cold water immersion can occur even after being rescued. What happens during Stage 4 of cold water immersion? You can experience collapse of arterial blood pressure, leading to cardiac arrest. What should you do to avoid colliding with another boat? lookout. Keep a sharp watch, and appoint a What should you do if a fire breaks out in the back of your boat? When should you discard a PFD? when it has a torn strap Which statement about PFDs is true? Head the boat into the wind. Drownings are rare when boaters are wearing an appropriate PFD. What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks? Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook. 4 in the morning or evening when the temperature When does fog usually form in inlets and bays? changes You are caught in a storm in your boat. Your engine stops. What should you do? off the bow. Your boat capsizes but remains floating upside down. What should you do? bottom of the overturned boat. Drop a sea anchor Climb onto the A passenger on a small boat falls overboard. How should this person be pulled back onto the boat? over the stern (rear) with the engine turned off Which of these should be part of a pre-departure checklist? What does a diver-down flag look like? making sure you have enough PFDs red flag with white diagonal stripe What should anglers and hunters do when they are fishing or hunting from a boat? all times. Wear a PFD at Responsible boaters use cleaning products that won't harm lakes or rivers. Which product is a responsible choice for cleaning your boat? non-phosphate detergent How should you pass a fishing boat? with minimum wake and well away from fishing lines What should you do before letting someone else operate your PWC? control the PWC. Explain how to steer and If you carry passengers in your boat, you should have a safety discussion before departing. Which of these topics should be included in the discussion? what to do if someone falls overboard 5 Float on your back on the upstream What is the safest way to float if your small craft capsizes? side of the craft. A skier signals that he or she is ready to go. When should the boat operator take off in a straight line? when there is no traffic ahead Which is the safest area for towing a skier? in the middle of the lake away from other boaters 6