NEW JERSEY OFFICIAL BOATING
SAFETY CORRECT 100%
CHAPTER ONE - ANSWERKNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERLeft
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERRight
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWERDisplacement &
Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWERI. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERI: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWERInboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWERAutomotive engines adapted
for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. -
ANSWERInboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels. - ANSWERFalse
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - ANSWERImpeller
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWERBEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWERI. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing. - ANSWERI. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
, III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - ANSWERI. Keep
the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ____ in ____ out _____ in
reserve. - ANSWER1/3, 1/3, 1/3
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that _______________. -
ANSWERpresses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be _______ to support the trailers coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? -
ANSWERWell away from the boat ramp.
Three engine maintenance tips. - ANSWERI. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
CHAPTER THREE - ANSWEROPERATING YOUR BOAT.... SAFELY
You should never anchor from the _________ of the vessel as that can make the vessel
unstable. - ANSWERstern
To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to
_____________ or ___________. - ANSWERreturn to idle/shut off
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are __________
and _______________. - ANSWERwake jumping & riding too close
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ________
their operating area. - ANSWERvary
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper
operating position. - ANSWEREmergency ignition safety switch (kill switch)
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure _________________ when passengers
are boarding or disembarking a boat. - ANSWERthe engine is shut off
SAFETY CORRECT 100%
CHAPTER ONE - ANSWERKNOW YOUR BOAT
The port side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERLeft
The starboard side of the vessel is the _______ side. - ANSWERRight
Basic types of vessel hulls can be described as ______. - ANSWERDisplacement &
Planing
Three basic hull shapes: - ANSWERI. Round bottom
II. Flat bottom
III. Vee bottom
Four length classes of vessels - ANSWERI: >16
II: 16 to >26
III: 26 to >40
IV: 40 to >65
Four basic types of engines - ANSWERInboard, Outboard, Stern drive, Jet drive
Stern drive and inboard engines are _______. - ANSWERAutomotive engines adapted
for marine use.
The U.S. Coast Guard considers personal watercraft to be ______________. -
ANSWERInboard vessels
True or False: Personal watercraft are not subject to the laws and requirements of other
vessels. - ANSWERFalse
An _____________ is a device used to pump and force water under pressure through a
steering nozzle at the rear of the vessel. - ANSWERImpeller
CHAPTER TWO - ANSWERBEFORE YOU GET UNDERWAY
What information is displayed on the capacity plate of an outboard powerboat? -
ANSWERI. Capacity (# of pounds or people)
II. Recommended maximum horse power
Three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an
extended outing. - ANSWERI. Description of vessel (give number, size, make, etc.)
II. List of passengers (name, number, address)
, III. Trip plan (starting point, destination)
Three things you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel. - ANSWERI. Keep
the nozzle in contact with the fuel opening
II. Fill tank slowly & avoid spilling
III. Never fill to the brim
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ____ in ____ out _____ in
reserve. - ANSWER1/3, 1/3, 1/3
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than ______ of the
recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. -
ANSWER90%
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that _______________. -
ANSWERpresses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be _______ to support the trailers coupler in case it
becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle. - ANSWERcrisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? -
ANSWERWell away from the boat ramp.
Three engine maintenance tips. - ANSWERI. Keep well tuned/grease & lubricate
II. Check oil levels/change oil
III. Check batteries/check for anything loose
CHAPTER THREE - ANSWEROPERATING YOUR BOAT.... SAFELY
You should never anchor from the _________ of the vessel as that can make the vessel
unstable. - ANSWERstern
To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to
_____________ or ___________. - ANSWERreturn to idle/shut off
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are __________
and _______________. - ANSWERwake jumping & riding too close
As a courtesy to other boaters and people on shore, PWC operators should ________
their operating area. - ANSWERvary
Name a safety device that shuts the engine off if the operator is thrown from the proper
operating position. - ANSWEREmergency ignition safety switch (kill switch)
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure _________________ when passengers
are boarding or disembarking a boat. - ANSWERthe engine is shut off
