NJ Boating Exam Questions and Answers
(GRADED A)
Question : How should a boat's registration number and
validation decal be displayed?
Correct answer: on both sides of the bow
Question : What are the most important factors in choosing a
PFD?
Correct answer: weight and chest size
Question : Information on the capacity plate
Correct answer: number of people, max weight, sometimes
max horsepower
Question : Best way to find out about local hazards
Correct answer: nautical chart
Question : Minimum age to operate a PWC
Correct answer: 16 years old
Question : Type of PFD that turns most people face up
Correct answer: off-shore PFD (type 1)
Question : Who is responsible for making sure passengers
know all safety information?
Correct answer: the operator
Question : Best place to store a fire extinguisher
Correct answer: in an easily accessible place
Question : When should a life jacket be discarded and
replaced?
Correct answer: when it is torn
Question : What effect does alcohol have on operating a
vessel?
Correct answer: increases the likelihood of an accident
Question : In federally controlled waters, what equipment is
required on an 18 foot boat?
Correct answer: USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD,
throwable device
Question : sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat
in NJ waters
Correct answer: horn or whistle
Question : What factors provide warning of dangerous
weather?
Correct answer: dark clouds and shifting winds
Question : part of a regular engine maintenance program
Correct answer: check the oil
Question : With respect to the wind or current, how should
you approach the dock?
Correct answer: into the wind
Question : What should you do before fueling?
Correct answer: stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Question : Where should the trailer be located when loading
gear?
Correct answer: well away from the dock
Question : how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding
Correct answer: turn of engine
Question : What is a reason why boat operators would be
directed to shore?
Correct answer: not enough PFDs on board
Question : What is the best way of minimizing the risk of
drowning?
