NJ Boating Test COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE THIS YEAR

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NJ Boating Test COMPLETE 250 QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS LATEST UPDATE
THIS YEAR
QUESTION: What requires boating accidents to be filed to NJ State Police? - ANSWER-If a death,
disappearance, injury, or property damage above $2000 occurs



QUESTION: What is minimum headway speed? - ANSWER-The slowest speed at which it is still
possible to maintain steering control of a PWC




QUESTION: What types of lights are paddle-crafts are required to display? - ANSWER-All around
light




QUESTION: What does a swimming buoy look like? - ANSWER-Plain white with no markings



QUESTION: What are two factors when choosing the right PFD? - ANSWER-Weight and chest
size




QUESTION: What is the information on the capacity plate? - ANSWER-Number of people, max
weight, and sometimes max horsepower



QUESTION: What is the best way to find out about local hazards? - ANSWER-Nautical chart




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QUESTION: What is the type of PFD that turns most people face up? - ANSWER-Off-shore PFD
(type 1)




QUESTION: What is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWER-Operator



QUESTION: Best place to store a fire extinguisher? - ANSWER-In an easily accessible place




QUESTION: When should a PFD be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-When it is torn



QUESTION: In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
ANSWER-USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device




QUESTION: What type of sound producing devices are required on an 18 ft boat? - ANSWER-
Horn or whistle




QUESTION: What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER-Dark clouds and
shifting winds



What is the maximum age of those who are required to wear a PFD at all times? - ANSWER-12




QUESTION: What is the minimum age to receive a NJ Boat Safety Certificate - ANSWER-13




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QUESTION: What is the minimum age to operate a PWC or anything fast? - ANSWER-16




QUESTION: What is the minimum age to operate a power vessel? - ANSWER-13



QUESTION: When must your navigation lights be used? - ANSWER-Sunset to sunrise or during
low visibility




QUESTION: When can you tow someone behind your boat and/or use a PWC such as a jetski? -
ANSWER-Sunrise to sunset



QUESTION: What is the minimum distance from a military watercraft? - ANSWER-100 yards




QUESTION: What is the distance in which you need to operate at minimum speeds around a
military watercraft? - ANSWER-500 yards




QUESTION: What is the minimum distance from a dock/marina that you can be before entering
no wake? - ANSWER-200 feet



QUESTION: When must you not wake other than in no wake zones? - ANSWER-Passing
emergency vessels and anchored vessels




QUESTION: Who is responsible for avoiding a collision? - ANSWER-Everyone




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QUESTION: What should a PV do if it approaches another PV head on? - ANSWER-Go
starboard/right and give way




QUESTION: What should a PV do if a PV approaches it from its starboard side? - ANSWER-Go
starboard/right and give way while the other PV continues on



QUESTION: What should you do if you are trying to be passed by a sailboat? - ANSWER-
Continue your path (stand on) as the sailboat gives way from either side




QUESTION: What do you do if you are caught in a fog? - ANSWER-Slow down, turn on
navigation lights, maintain course heading




QUESTION: What numbers do red buoys have? - ANSWER-Even



QUESTION: What numbers do green buoys have? - ANSWER-Odd




QUESTION: What is the purpose of buoys? - ANSWER-Mark the edges of safe water



QUESTION: What to do if you run aground? - ANSWER-Check passengers, check for leaks, turn
engine off, shift weight in boat forward, raise the outdrive




QUESTION: How often do you have to register your boat? - ANSWER-Annually




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