NJ Boating Exam 202424

How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed? - On both sides of the bow of the boat What is most important when selecting the right PFD for a passenger? - A passengers body weight and chest size What important safety information is found on a boats capacity plate? - The maximum body weight and number of people a boat can hold safely What is the best way to find out about hazards on a locate waterway? - Consult a nautical chart According to Alabama law, what age can operators be to have completed an approved boating course in order to operate watercraft? - 12 years or older Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in water? - Type I Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this? - The vessel operator Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Mounted in an accessible place When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - When it is slightly torn What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - It is much greater while boating When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18-foot boat, what equipment are you legally required to have on board? - US Coast Guard approved visual distress signal What sound-producing devices is required when boating on Alabama waters in an 18-foot powerboat? - A whistle, a horn, or another sound-producing advice What provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Dark clouds and shifting winds What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Check the oil level before every outing How should you approach the dock when docking your vessel? - Into the wind or current, whichever is stronger