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NJ Boating Test 1
When a vessel is towing a skier, what are the legal requirements for observing that skier? A capable observer must be on board and report the skier's progress to the operator. A capable observer must watch from shore or a nearby vessel. A capable observer must be on board only if the skier is not wearing a life jacket. A capable observer must be on board only if the operator and/or skier are under the age of 18. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------A capable observer must be on board and report the skier's progress to the operator. A boat operator is involved in an accident in which a person is injured and requires hospitalization. How quickly must the operator file a boating accident report? within 48 minutes within 48 hours within 48 days before the vessel registration expires ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- within 48 hours In Washington, how old must a person be to legally operate a personal watercraft?
at least 4 years of age at least 9 years of age at least 14 years of age at least 19 years of age ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------at least 14 years of age If convicted for boat operation under the influence (BUI), how long can you be imprisoned? 364 days 180 days 90 days 30 days ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------364 days In addition to an all-round white light, what light(s) must power-driven vessels less than 65.6 feet (20 meters) long exhibit when underway between sunset and sunrise? blue or red flashing light red and green sidelights orange sternlight one lantern or flashlight shining a white light ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------red and green sidelights In addition to the required wearable PFD(s), what other equipment must you have on board if your vessel is 16 feet or longer? Red Cross-approved first-aid kit Type IV USCG-approved throwable PFD kitchen facilities flashing blue light ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Type IV USCG- approved throwable PFD
What is the first stage of cold water immersion? swim failure cold shock hyperventilation collapse ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------cold shock What should you do after your boat runs aground and you determine that there are no leaks? Put the engine in reverse, and gun it. Shift the weight to the back of the boat, and rock it. Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook. Make a MAYDAY call with a megaphone. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------- ------Try to shove off with a paddle or boathook. Someone falls into the water from a dock. What is the proper sequence of actions to help this person? reach, row, throw, go reach, throw, row, go throw, row, reach, rest throw, reach, rest, row ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------reach, throw, row, go What type of fire can be put out safely with water? oil engine gasoline paper ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------paper
For most people, how many alcoholic drinks does it take before judgment and physical reaction time are impaired? one five ten fifteen ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------one What is the cause of most boating accidents? equipment failure other boats human error bad weather ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------human error What is the best way to check the buoyancy of your PFD? Wear it in an emergency and hope for the best. Check whether the PFD floats throughout a washing machine cycle. Squeeze the PFD against your body. Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------Wear the PFD in shallow water or a swimming pool. Which statement about life jackets is true? Life jackets do not float well in shallow water. Life jackets are difficult to put on in the water. Life jackets are easy to put on in the water. Children's life jackets should fit loosely. ------CORRECT ANSWER------------ ---Life jackets are difficult to put on in the water.
A boat's capacity plate gives the maximum weight and/or number of people the boat can carry safely in certain weather conditions. What are these conditions? rainy weather weather with winds up to 76 knots weather with winds up to 154 knots good weather ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------good weather You file a float plan for a weekend trip. Which of these should be included in the plan? your boat's horsepower rating onboard location of food and cooking utensils names and addresses of your passengers chart showing planing speed vs. fuel use ------CORRECT ANSWER---------- -----names and addresses of your passengers What should you do with your float plan for a weekend water outing? Mail it to your home address. Stow it with the boat's registration papers. Fax it to the nearest U.S. Coast Guard station. Leave it with a friend or relative. ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- Leave it with a friend or relative. Where should portable gasoline fuel tanks be filled? in the boat's cabin in the boat's cockpit
on the dock on the gunwale ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------on the dock Which fueling practice is safe? fueling your boat at night when it is cooler filling portable fuel tanks on the fuel dock turning on the boat's ventilation system while fueling opening all windows, ports, doors, and other openings before fueling ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------filling portable fuel tanks on the fuel dock What factor determines a boat's required equipment? storage capacity rate of speed fuel tank weight length of boat ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------length of boat What is the problem with using your boat's engine to drive it onto a trailer? You may break the winch cable. You may damage the engine. The boat's forward motion can disconnect the trailer lights. The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------The propeller's wash can create a large hole just beyond the ramp. How full should you fill the fuel tank on a PWC? Leave a little empty space in the tank. Fill the tank all the way up. Tip the PWC to top off the fuel tank.
head-on and behind ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------head-on and starboard (right) You are operating a powerboat at night. You see red and white lights on another boat. What do these lights tell you? A power-driven vessel is approaching head-on, but you have the right of way. A sailing vessel is crossing your path, and you must swerve to avoid it. You must give way to the other vessel. You are the stand-on vessel. ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------You must give way to the other vessel. What is the best source for a complete listing of navigation rules that apply to recreational boaters? U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Fish and Game Commission U.S. Wildlife Federation ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------U.S. Coast Guard Two powerboats are about to cross paths. What should the boat on the starboard (right) do? Speed up to cross in front of the other boat. Speed up and turn toward the other boat. Maintain course and speed, but stay alert. Shoot a flare and sound a danger signal on a horn or whistle. ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------Maintain course and speed, but stay alert.
A sailboat and a PWC are meeting head-on. Which one is the stand-on vessel? sailboat PWC neither both ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------sailboat One boat is overtaking another. Which boat must give way? the faster boat the larger boat the boat that is overtaking the boat being overtaken ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------the boat that is overtaking You are out on the water in foggy conditions. You hear one prolonged blast every two minutes. What does this sound signal mean? I am a power-driven vessel at anchor. I am a power-driven vessel underway. I am an inflatable raft at anchor. I am an inflatable raft adrift in the water. ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----I am a power-driven vessel underway. Which of these anchors is a good choice for most recreational boats? fluke-style clamp-style galvanized chain concrete block ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------fluke-style
Which symbol on a regulatory marker indicates hazards such as rocks or stumps? green square yellow crossed diamond aqua circle orange diamond ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------orange diamond You see a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black lettering. What does this marker tell you? mooring area keep out PWCs only good fishing area ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------keep out What is needed for steering control on a PWC? an outboard motor an adjustable propeller a passenger in front of the operator power to the jet drive ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------power to the jet drive Which part of a PWC is dangerous to your hands, feet, and hair? drive shaft ignition safety switch pump intake area rudder control ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------pump intake area
If you are involved in a boating accident, what is the FIRST thing you must do? go for a law enforcement officer or other help stop and make a thorough assessment of all property damage stop and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident set off flares or other visual distress signals ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------stop and assist anyone injured or in danger from the accident Which vessel requires that the operator be at least 14 years of age to operate on Washington waters? sailboat personal watercraft (PWC) boat powered by a motor of 10 hp or less canoe ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------personal watercraft (PWC) Under Washington law, what blood or breath alcohol concentration, present in a vessel operator, is considered to be boat operation under the influence (BUI)? 0.10% 0.08% 0.06% 0.04% ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------0.08% When is a vessel operator required to use navigation lights? at all times when moored at a dock or pier when away from the dock during the day during periods of restricted visibility ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- during periods of restricted visibility
Paddlers are more than twice as likely to drown. Paddlers are 22 times more likely to drown. ------CORRECT ANSWER------- --------Paddlers are more than twice as likely to drown. Two people are on a boat towing a skier. One person is the operator. What is the role of the second person? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- watch the skier
NJ Boating Test 2
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------on both sides of the bow What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------weight and chest size Information on the capacity plate ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower Best way to find out about local hazards ------CORRECT ANSWER----------- ----nautical chart Minimum age to operate a PWC ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up ------CORRECT ANSWER------ ---------off-shore PFD (type 1) Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------the operator Best place to store a fire extinguisher ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- in an easily accessible place When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------when it is torn What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------increases the likelihood of an accident In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters ------ CORRECT ANSWER---------------horn or whistle What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------dark clouds and shifting winds
boat operator should tell passengers ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- basic safety information and the location of safety equipment function of an ignition safety switch ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- 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? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------200 feet effect of alcohol while boating compared to land ------CORRECT ANSWER- --------------greater while boating boating while intoxicated in NJ waters ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------
- boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer Who is responsible for avoiding collisions? ------CORRECT ANSWER-------- -------the operator What is a safe speed for boats? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------to mark the edge of safe waters
Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------yes When is a sailboat undersail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------when it is overtaking the power-driven vessel What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------conduct drills Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------a competent observer white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------exclusion (do not enter) Why is carbon monoxide dangerous? ------CORRECT ANSWER--------------- clear, odorless, tasteless At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed? ------CORRECT ANSWER---------------500 yards
