1) A capacity plate shows the:
Maximum horsepower and weight allowed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2) What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers that are displayed on a boat?
3″<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3) If a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen or recovered, the owner must notify the agency which issued the certificate within this many days:
15<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4) On a federally documented boat, it must have this number permanently affixed in block type, Arabic numerals not lees than 3″ in height, on a clearly visible internal structural part of the boat.
Official number<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5) This legal proof of state registration is required to be on the boat whenever it is underway:
Certificate of number<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6) Motorized boats must be
registered in the state of principal use<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7) A Backfire Flame Arrestor is attached to the air intake of an inboard gasoline engine and is designed to:
Suppress flames<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8) Which one of the following boats is required to have a fire extinguisher on board:
Personal watercraft<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9) Which of the following boats is required to have a Type IV (throwable) Personal Floatation Device on board under USCG regulations?
16″ bass boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10) Which of the following is a U.S. Coast Guard approved type of visual distress signaling device:
electric distress signal light<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11) All boats less than 39.4 feet in length, must legally carry this item in order to communicate with other boats\u2026
an efficient means of producing a sound signal<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12) A U.S. Coast Guard approved installed fire extinguishing system replaces this many portable B-I fire extinguishers?
1<\/p>\n\n\n\n
13) With whom should you leave your float plan?
Friend, neighbor, or relative<\/p>\n\n\n\n
14) To prevent structural damage, always do this prior to backing your boat into the water.
raise the lower unit (outdrive) or outboard engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
15) When fueling, you should always make certain this item makes contact with the fuel tank opening to prevent static spark.
Fuel nozzle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
16) A type IV (throwable) PFD must be kept:
Immediately available<\/p>\n\n\n\n
17) This required piece of safety equipment is attached to the carburetor of inboard gasoline engines to suppress flames:
backfire flame arrestors<\/p>\n\n\n\n
18) After fueling, and before starting the engine, this item should be turned on for at least 4 minutes.
engine exhaust blower<\/p>\n\n\n\n
19) On boats required to carry visual distress signals, the minimum amount is:
3 day\/night combination flares<\/p>\n\n\n\n
20) Passengers should all wear this item each time the boat gets underway.
life jacket<\/p>\n\n\n\n
21) An inflatable Type III PFD may be worn by this boater:
16 year-old operating a ski boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
22) When trailering a boat, which type maneuver requires the widest turning radius?
right hand turn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
23) Whenever a boat is taken out of the water, operators should thoroughly clean their boat to prevent these from spreading to other water environments:
aquatic nuisance species<\/p>\n\n\n\n
24) When operating on federal waters, boats of this length and above must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard:
26 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
25) All watercraft with inboard gasoline engines and installed fuel tanks are required to have this safety item on board:
USCG approved fire extinguisher or fixed system<\/p>\n\n\n\n
26) If a boat operator’s Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is at or above this level, they are considered to be legally intoxicated by federal (U.S. Coast Guard) statute.
.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n
27) The danger signal consists of at least this many short blasts in quick succession:
5<\/p>\n\n\n\n
28) At night you observe only a green bow light (no all-round white light) ahead and to your left. This indicates:
a sailing vessel crossing left to right<\/p>\n\n\n\n
29) A sailing vessel is usually the stand on vessel when interacting with a power driven vessel, except when the sailing vessel is\u2026
Overtaking another vessel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
30) Any vessel overtaking any other vessel shall:
keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken<\/p>\n\n\n\n
31) The red sidelight is on this side of a boat:
Port<\/p>\n\n\n\n
32) You are driving a power-driven boat and you observe another power-driven boat crossing from your left to right, you should:
maintain course and speed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
33) If the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
There is a risk of collision<\/p>\n\n\n\n
34) At night you observe a green bow light and an all-around white light ahead of you. This indicates a boat is moving in this direction:
Crossing from your left to your right<\/p>\n\n\n\n
35) The preferred method of putting the anchor over the side is to\u2026
slowly lower the anchor and tie off to a bow cleat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
36) Recreational boaters must stay away from Naval vessels because:
it’s the law under Homeland Security measures<\/p>\n\n\n\n
37) When fueling, protect the environment by
using sorbent materials<\/p>\n\n\n\n
38) Used motor oil should be
retained onboard and be properly disposed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
39) Most boating fatalities are the result of:
capsizing or falls overboard<\/p>\n\n\n\n
40) The condition in which the human body loses heat faster than it can be produced is called:
Hypothermia<\/p>\n\n\n\n
41) A person who has unintentionally fallen out of boat should:
stay with the boat and try to get out of the water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
42) To maintain stability in a small boat, everyone on board should:
stay low in the center<\/p>\n\n\n\n
43) When travel under a bridge, boat operators should.
know the height of the bridge<\/p>\n\n\n\n
44) A PWC, without rudders, will not turn when:
the throttle is released or engine is shut off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
45) PWC operators may operate:
according to the state laws where operating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
46) If you run aground, and there is damage to your boat’s hull, you should:
put on PFDs, do not move the boat, and radio for assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
47) The majority of boaters who die in a boating incident die because they:
We’re not wearing a PFD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
48) To indicate a person is diving from a boat, use a
blue and white alpha flag<\/p>\n\n\n\n
49) To lessen the chance of capsizing, boaters should\u2026
distribute weight evenly and low in the boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
50) The best way to stay informed of boating laws is to
take continuing education classes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
51) Which state agency is responsible for enforcing the boating laws in New Jersey?
State police<\/p>\n\n\n\n
52) In New Jersey, children under what age must wear a life jacket while boating on all public waters?
12<\/p>\n\n\n\n
53) What is the legal minimum illegal intoxication limit for boating under the influence in New Jersey?
.08<\/p>\n\n\n\n
54) When is water skiing permitted in New Jersey?
Sunrise to sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
55) On New Jersey waters, PWC may only be operated during what times?
Sunrise to sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
56) In New Jersey, what requirement must be met in order to legally tow a person with a PWC?
a competent observe<\/p>\n\n\n\n
57) In New Jersey, what minimum size PWC must be used to tow a person?
3 seater<\/p>\n\n\n\n
58) In New Jersey, what is the minimum dollar amount of damage to a boat that must be reported?
$500<\/p>\n\n\n\n
59) In New Jersey, while pulling or retrieving a skier, when a skier is in the water; or while a towline is in the water, what item must be displayed at least four feet above the highest structure on the boat?
Signal pennant<\/p>\n\n\n\n
60) In New Jersey, what is the legal length of a towline?
not less than 35 ft. and not more than 75 ft. in length<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How should a boat’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?
on both sides of the bow<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
weight and chest size<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Information on the capacity plate
number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best way to find out about local hazards
nautical chart<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Minimum age to operate a PWC
16 years old<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Type of PFD that turns most people face up
off-shore PFD (type 1)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
the operator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Best place to store a fire extinguisher
in an easily accessible place<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
when it is torn<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
increases the likelihood of an accident<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat?
USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device<\/p>\n\n\n\n
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters
horn or whistle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
dark clouds and shifting winds<\/p>\n\n\n\n
part of a regular engine maintenance program
check the oil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
into the wind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should you do before fueling?
stop the engine, close all doors\/windows\/hatches<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?
well away from the dock<\/p>\n\n\n\n
how to avoid propeller strikes when boarding
turn of engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
not enough PFDs on board<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
wearing a life jacket<\/p>\n\n\n\n
how to avoid transporting nuisance species
clean hull, clear bilge, clear off zebra mussels<\/p>\n\n\n\n
boat operator should tell passengers
basic safety information and the location of safety equipment<\/p>\n\n\n\n
function of an ignition safety switch
kills the engine if it comes off<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed?
200 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
effect of alcohol while boating compared to land
greater while boating<\/p>\n\n\n\n
boating while intoxicated in NJ waters
boating in NJ = implied consent for breathilizer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Who is responsible for avoiding collisions?
the operator<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is a safe speed for boats?
a speed at which the operator can avoid collisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys\/markers?
to mark the edge of safe waters<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Is operating at slow\/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal?
yes<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is a sailboat undersail the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
when it is overtaking the power-driven vessel<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency?
conduct drills<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier?
a competent observer<\/p>\n\n\n\n
white buoy with an orange diamond with a cross through it and black lettering
exclusion (do not enter)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
clear, odorless, tasteless<\/p>\n\n\n\n
At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
500 yards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel?
make sure the person knows how to operate the boat safely<\/p>\n\n\n\n
how to reduce the risk of falling overboard
stay near the center of the boat, low center of gravity<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
turn off the engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident
provide assistance<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is a boat operator required to report an accident?
when is results in death\/disappearance, injury, or damage more than $2000<\/p>\n\n\n\n
condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia
immersed in cold water<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What should you immediately do if a boat’s motor catches on fire?
turn off the engine<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you do if you run aground?
lift the outdrive<\/p>\n\n\n\n
action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC
letting off of the throttle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis?
sunrise to sunset<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout?
watch for navigational hazards<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a speed greater than minimum headway speed?
100 feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC?
sunset to sunrise<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout?
to avoid collisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing?
low center of gravity, 3 points of contact with boat<\/p>\n\n\n\n
anglers\/hunters should do this while fishing\/hunting from boat
wear a PFD<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD?
12 and under<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed?
visibility<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on?
both turn right<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When should navigation lights be displayed?
night and when visibility is reduced<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What could happen if you anchor from the stern?
the boat could swamp<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What do you do if visibility is restricted because of fog?
reduce speed to avoid collisions<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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