NJ Boating Exam 2020 Exam Questions with Correct Answers

What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all times? Correct Answer 12 or younger How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety certificate? Correct Answer 13 years old How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft (PWC)? Correct Answer 16 years old True or False: Anyone age 13 or older can operate a powerboat that is operated by a trolling motor or one horsepower or less or if the the boat is longer than 12 feet it must have less than ten horsepower Correct Answer True When should your navigation lights be on? Correct Answer Sunset to Sunrise or during the day if visibility is restricted When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube? Correct Answer Sunrise to Sunset When is it legal to operate a personal watercraft? Correct Answer Sunrise to Sunset Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? Correct Answer Yes you have to go at slow speed no wake Where is the best place to transfer gear from your vehicle to your boat before launching? Correct Answer Away from the boat ramp. Preparation should be done away from the ramp 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 How fast should you go in a lagoon or narrow channel? Correct Answer Slow speed 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 What is the distance you should be from any military or service vessel? Correct Answer 500 yards away If you are within 500 yards of a military vessel how fast should you be going? Correct Answer Slow, no wake speed