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FREE AND STUDY GAMES ABOUT NJ BOATERS EXAM
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-Guarantee passing score -60 Questions and Answers -format set of multiple-choice -Expert-Verified Explanation Question 1: A recreational vessel that is approaching a US Navy vessel. At what distance from the US Navy vessel must the recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
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500 yards Question 2: What is most important when selecting the right type of PFD for a passenger?
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The passengers bodyweight and chest size Question 3: When is a sailboat under sail the give-way vessel when encountering a power driven vessel?
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when the sailboat is overtaking the power driven vessel Question 4: According to New Jersey law how old must a person be to operate a vessel 12 feet in length or greater and powered by a motor less than 10 hp?
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13 years of age
Question 5: What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses a boating accident?
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To provide assistance Question 6: Which type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water?
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Type I: offshore life jacket
Question 7: When two vessels are operating in the same general area who is responsible for avoiding a collision?
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The operators of both vessels Question 8: When boating on a federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat what equipment are you legally required to have onboard?
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US Coast Guard approved visual distress signals
Question 9: When must navigation lights be displayed?
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from sunset to sunrise and when visibility is restricted Question 10: What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys and markers?
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to mark the edges of safe water areas Question 11: Which is true about operating a boat in New Jersey while intoxicated?
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By boating on New Jersey waters a vessel operator has consented to alcohol testing Question 12: Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is responsible for ensuring this?
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The vessel operator
Question 13: What should paddlers do to protect against capsizing their canoe or kayak?
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Keep a low center of gravity and three points of contact Question 14: How can you prevent transporting nuisance species (plants or animals) with your vessel from one waterway to another?
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remove any zebra mussels you see before leaving the body of water
Question 15: What should you do before fueling your boat?
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Turn off the engine and close all windows ports doors and other openings to keep gas fumes out of the boat Question 16: What should a motor boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
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Turn off the engine
Question 17: How should you approach the dock when docking your bass off?
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Against the wind or current whichever is stronger Question 18: What should a vessel operator do to make sure everyone knows what to do in case of an emergency?
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Conduct an emergency drill with the passengers
Question 19: What should you do immediately if a boat motor catches on fire?
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Shut off the fuel supply
Question 20: According to New Jersey boating law which of these is legal?
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operating at "slow speed no wake" when passing anchored vessels
Question 21: Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat?
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Mounted in an accessible location Question 22: How should a vessels registration number and validation decal be displayed?
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On both sides of the bow of the boat Question 23: Which of the following is a legal operation of a PWC in New Jersey?
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Operating at minimum headway speed while 100 feet from a shoreline Question 24: When are you required to report a boating accident to the New Jersey State police?
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damage to your boat is more than $2000 as the result of a boating accident Question 25: What should the operators of a PWC and a motorboat do when approaching head on?
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Both vessels should turn to starboard or right Question 26: Which of the following is a reason that a boat operator maybe directed by an officer to return to shore?
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Not having enough personal flotation devices on board Question 27: How do you know when you are operating your basketball at a safe speed?
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You have a Enough time to avoid a collision Question 28: In New Jersey how far must a vessel operating at more than "slow speed no wake" stay from a marina pier dock or wharf?
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200 feet