Nj Boating Test Exam 2024/2025 With
Accurate Solutions
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - Precise Answer ✔✔on
both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - Precise Answer ✔✔weight and chest size
Information on the capacity plate - Precise Answer ✔✔number of people, max weight, sometimes max
horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - Precise Answer ✔✔nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - Precise Answer ✔✔16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - Precise Answer ✔✔off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? - Precise Answer ✔✔the
operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - Precise Answer ✔✔in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Precise Answer ✔✔when it is torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - Precise Answer ✔✔increases the likelihood of an
accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? - Precise Answer
✔✔USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
, sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - Precise Answer ✔✔horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - Precise Answer ✔✔dark clouds and shifting
winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - Precise Answer ✔✔check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? - Precise Answer ✔✔into the
wind
What should you do before fueling? - Precise Answer ✔✔stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - Precise Answer ✔✔well away from the dock
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding - Precise Answer ✔✔turn of engine
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore? - Precise Answer ✔✔not enough PFDs
on board
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning? - Precise Answer ✔✔wearing a life jacket
how to avoid transporting nuisance species - Precise Answer ✔✔clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra
mussels
boat operator should tell passengers - Precise Answer ✔✔basic safety information and the location of
safety equipment
function of an ignition safety switch - Precise Answer ✔✔kills the engine if it comes off
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