NJ Boating Test Questions and Answers (100% Correct)
12 and under - Children of what age are required to wear a PFD?
13 years old - NJ law: How old must you be to operate a boat that is greater than 12 ft but has an engine
of less than 10 horsepower?
16 years old - Minimum age to operate a PWC
100 feet - How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a speed greater than
minimum headway speed?
200 feet - How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no
wake speed?
500 yards - At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum
speed?
a competent observer - Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is
towing a skier?
a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions - What is a safe speed for boats?
basic safety information and the location of safety equipment - boat operator should tell passengers
boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer - boating while intoxicated in NJ waters
both turn right - What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on?
check the oil - part of a regular engine maintenance program
, NJ Boating Test Questions and Answers (100% Correct)
clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels - how to avoid transporting nuisance species
clear, odorless, tasteless - Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
conduct drills - What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency?
dark clouds and shifting winds - What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
exclusion (do not enter) - white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering
greater while boating - effect of alcohol while boating compared to land
horn or whistle - sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters
immersed in cold water - condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia
in an easily accessible place - Best place to store a fire extinguisher
increases the likelihood of an accident - What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
into the wind - With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
kills the engine if it comes off - function of an ignition safety switch
letting off of the throttle - action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC
lift the outdrive - What do you do if you run aground?
12 and under - Children of what age are required to wear a PFD?
13 years old - NJ law: How old must you be to operate a boat that is greater than 12 ft but has an engine
of less than 10 horsepower?
16 years old - Minimum age to operate a PWC
100 feet - How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a speed greater than
minimum headway speed?
200 feet - How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no
wake speed?
500 yards - At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum
speed?
a competent observer - Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is
towing a skier?
a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions - What is a safe speed for boats?
basic safety information and the location of safety equipment - boat operator should tell passengers
boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer - boating while intoxicated in NJ waters
both turn right - What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on?
check the oil - part of a regular engine maintenance program
, NJ Boating Test Questions and Answers (100% Correct)
clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels - how to avoid transporting nuisance species
clear, odorless, tasteless - Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
conduct drills - What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency?
dark clouds and shifting winds - What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
exclusion (do not enter) - white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering
greater while boating - effect of alcohol while boating compared to land
horn or whistle - sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters
immersed in cold water - condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia
in an easily accessible place - Best place to store a fire extinguisher
increases the likelihood of an accident - What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
into the wind - With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
kills the engine if it comes off - function of an ignition safety switch
letting off of the throttle - action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC
lift the outdrive - What do you do if you run aground?
