NJ Boating Test questions and answers 2025\2026
A+ Grade
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
- correct answer on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
- correct answer weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate
- correct answer number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards
- correct answer nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC
- correct answer 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up
- correct answer off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
- correct answer the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher
- correct answer in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
- correct answer when it is torn
, What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
- correct answer increases the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat?
- correct answer USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters
- correct answer horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
- correct answer dark clouds and shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program
- correct answer check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
- correct answer into the wind
What should you do before fueling?
- correct answer stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?
- correct answer well away from the dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding
- correct answer turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
- correct answer not enough PFDs on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
- correct answer wearing a life jacket
A+ Grade
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
- correct answer on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
- correct answer weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate
- correct answer number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards
- correct answer nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC
- correct answer 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up
- correct answer off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
- correct answer the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher
- correct answer in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
- correct answer when it is torn
, What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
- correct answer increases the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat?
- correct answer USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters
- correct answer horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
- correct answer dark clouds and shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program
- correct answer check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
- correct answer into the wind
What should you do before fueling?
- correct answer stop the engine, close all doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?
- correct answer well away from the dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding
- correct answer turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
- correct answer not enough PFDs on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
- correct answer wearing a life jacket
