NJ BOATING EXAM GUIDE 2026-2027 WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS BY EXPERT (8pages)

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 When is it legal to tow someone on a wakeboard or tube? - answer- Sunrise to Sunset When is it legal to operate a personal watercraft? - answer- Sunrise to Sunset Is it legal to operate your boat by the launch ramp? - answer- Yes you have to go at slow speed no wake Where is the best place to transfer gear from your vehicle to your boat before launching? - answerAway from the boat ramp. Preparation should be done away from the ramp