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Nj boating exam updated exam with verified
solutions.
1. The majority of boaters who die in a boating incident die
because they: - correct answer- we're not weraing a pfd
2. To indicate a person is divining from a boat use a -
correct answer- blue and white alpha flag
3. To lessen the chance of capsizing, boaters should -
correct answer- distribute weight evenly and low in the
boat
4. Which state agency is responsible for enforcing the
boating laws in new jersey - correct answer- state police
5. In new jersey children under what age must wear a life
jacket while boating on all public waters? - correct
answer- 12
6. In new jersey, what is the legal length of a towline - correct
answer- not less than 35 ft. And not more than 75 ft in
length
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7. What is the age that you must wear a pfd at all times? -
correct answer- 12 or younger
8. How old must you be to receive a nj boat safety certificate?
- Correct answer- 13 years old
9. How old must you be to operate a personal water craft
(pwc)? - correct answer- 16 years old
10. True or false:anyone age 13 or older can operate a
powerboat that is operated by a trolling motor or one
horsepower or less if the boat is longer than 12 feet it
must have less than ten horsepower - correct answer-
true
11. When should your navigation lights be on? - correct
answer- sunset to sunrise or during the day if visibility
is ristricted
12. When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube?
- Correct answer- sunrise to sunset
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13. Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? -
correct answer- yes, you have to go at slow speed no wake
14. Where is the best place to transfer gera from your
vehicle to your boat before launching - correct answer-
away from
The boat ramp.preparation should be done away from the
ramp
15. Can you legally pass an emergency vessel with their
lights on? - correct answer- yes, but you must go at a slow
rate no wake speed
16. How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel?
- correct answer- slow speed
17. Is it legal to operate at a slow speed inside of a marked
exclusion area?(diamond with a cross) - correct answer-
never go in this area
18. What is the distance you should be from any military
or service vessel? - correct answer- 500 yards
Nj boating exam updated exam with verified
solutions.
1. The majority of boaters who die in a boating incident die
because they: - correct answer- we're not weraing a pfd
2. To indicate a person is divining from a boat use a -
correct answer- blue and white alpha flag
3. To lessen the chance of capsizing, boaters should -
correct answer- distribute weight evenly and low in the
boat
4. Which state agency is responsible for enforcing the
boating laws in new jersey - correct answer- state police
5. In new jersey children under what age must wear a life
jacket while boating on all public waters? - correct
answer- 12
6. In new jersey, what is the legal length of a towline - correct
answer- not less than 35 ft. And not more than 75 ft in
length
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7. What is the age that you must wear a pfd at all times? -
correct answer- 12 or younger
8. How old must you be to receive a nj boat safety certificate?
- Correct answer- 13 years old
9. How old must you be to operate a personal water craft
(pwc)? - correct answer- 16 years old
10. True or false:anyone age 13 or older can operate a
powerboat that is operated by a trolling motor or one
horsepower or less if the boat is longer than 12 feet it
must have less than ten horsepower - correct answer-
true
11. When should your navigation lights be on? - correct
answer- sunset to sunrise or during the day if visibility
is ristricted
12. When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube?
- Correct answer- sunrise to sunset
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13. Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? -
correct answer- yes, you have to go at slow speed no wake
14. Where is the best place to transfer gera from your
vehicle to your boat before launching - correct answer-
away from
The boat ramp.preparation should be done away from the
ramp
15. Can you legally pass an emergency vessel with their
lights on? - correct answer- yes, but you must go at a slow
rate no wake speed
16. How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel?
- correct answer- slow speed
17. Is it legal to operate at a slow speed inside of a marked
exclusion area?(diamond with a cross) - correct answer-
never go in this area
18. What is the distance you should be from any military
or service vessel? - correct answer- 500 yards
