NJ BOATING TEST NEWEST 2024 ALL 120 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS) |ALREADY GRADED A+

NJ BOATING TEST NEWEST 2024 ALL 120
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (VERIFIED ANSWERS)
|ALREADY GRADED A+
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? - ....ANSWER...13 years old
When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis? -
....ANSWER...sunrise to sunset
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout? -
....ANSWER...watch for navigational hazards
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski
be to operate at a speed greater than minimum headway
speed? - ....ANSWER...100 feet
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC? -
....ANSWER...sunset to sunrise
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout? -
....ANSWER...to avoid collisions
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing? -
....ANSWER...low center of gravity, 3 points of contact
with boat
anglers/hunters should do this while fishing/hunting
from boat - ....ANSWER...wear a PFD
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD? -
....ANSWER...12 and under
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed? -
....ANSWER...visibility
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching
head on? - ....ANSWER...both turn right
When should navigation lights be displayed? -
....ANSWER...night and when visibility is reduced
What could happen if you anchor from the stern? -
....ANSWER...the boat could swamp
What do you do if visibility is restricted because of fog?
- ....ANSWER...reduce speed to avoid collisions
What do you do if you fall overboard in cold water? -
....ANSWER...try to get back into/onto your boat or on
something else that floats
What is the age that you MUST wear a PFD at all
times? - ....ANSWER...12 or younger
How old must you be to receive a NJ boat safety
certificate? - ....ANSWER...13 years old
How old must you be to operate a Personal Water Craft
(PWC)? - ....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 -
....ANSWER...True
When should your navigation lights be on? -
....ANSWER...Sunset to Sunrise or during the day if
visibility is restricted
How should a boat's registration number and validation
decal be displayed? - ....ANSWER...on both sides of the
bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
- ....ANSWER...weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate -
....ANSWER...number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards -
....ANSWER...nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ....ANSWER...16
years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up -
....ANSWER...off-shore PFD (type 1)