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Nj Boating Test 2025-2026 Actual Exam Questions With 100% Correct Solutions | A+ Guaranteed.
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How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate
number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards
nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC
16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up
off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher
in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
increases the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat?
USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
not enough PFDs on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
wearing a life jacket
how to avoid transporting nuisance species
clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels
boat operator should tell passengers
basic safety information and the location of safety equipment
function of an ignition safety switch
kills the engine if it comes off
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed?
200 feet
effect of alcohol while boating compared to land
greater while boating
boating while intoxicated in NJ waters
boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer
Who is responsible for avoiding collisions?
the operator
What is a safe speed for boats?
a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers?
to mark the edge of safe waters
Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal?
yes
What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel?
make sure the person knows how to operate the boat safely
how to reduce the risk of falling overboard
stay near the center of the boat, low center of gravity
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
turn off the engine
first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident
provide assistance
When is a boat operator required to report an accident?
when is results in death/disappearance, injury, or damage more than $
condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia
immersed in cold water
What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire?
turn off the engine
What do you do if you run aground?
lift the outdrive
action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC
letting off of the throttle
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?
13 years old
When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis?
sunrise to sunset
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout?
watch for navigational hazards
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed?
visibility
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on?
both turn right
When should navigation lights be displayed?
night and when visibility is reduced
What could happen if you anchor from the stern?
the boat could swamp
What do you do if visibility is restricted because of fog?
reduce speed to avoid collisions
What do you do if you fall overboard in cold water?
try to get back into/onto your boat or on something else that floats
