NJ BOATING TEST QUESTIONS &
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWERon both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWERweight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWERnumber of people, max weight, sometimes
max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWERnautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWERoff-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWERthe operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWERin an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERwhen it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWERincreases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
ANSWERUSCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWERhorn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWERdark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWERcheck the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANSWERinto
the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ANSWERstop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
ANSWERS|| 2025 LATEST UPDATE
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
ANSWERon both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWERweight and chest
size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWERnumber of people, max weight, sometimes
max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWERnautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWERoff-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
ANSWERthe operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWERin an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWERwhen it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWERincreases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
ANSWERUSCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWERhorn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWERdark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWERcheck the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - ANSWERinto
the wind
What should you do before fueling? - ANSWERstop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
