NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM)2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE/NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM) ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM)2026-2027 ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM)2026-2027

ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED

ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE

A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ... out, ... in,

and ... in reserve - ANSWER- 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve

"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that... -

ANSWER- presses down on the towing hitch

Two strong safety chains should be... to support the trailer's coupler in

case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWERcrisscrossed

Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the

trailer? - ANSWER- well away from the boat ramp

Name three engine maintenance tips - ANSWER- i. keep well tuned

ii. check oil level

iii. change oil

iv. check batteries

v. Grease and lubricate

vi. Check for anything loose

If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than.. of the

recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger

trailer. - ANSWER- 90%

If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off

the... first when leaving the dock - ANSWER- stern line

The... is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision

by stopping, slowing down or changing course - ANSWER- give way

vessel

The stand- on vessel must....... unless..... - ANSWER- maintain its

course and speed unless or becomes apparent the give way vessel is not

taking appropriate action

If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or

PWC head on, you should keep the... - ANSWER- right

True or false: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on

vessel - ANSWER- False

True or false: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at

night, you should maintain course and speed. - ANSWER- False

If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be

approaching a... and you must... - ANSWER- sailing vessel and you

must give way

... are the traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course -

ANSWER- buoys and markers

The phrase "R... R... R..." reminds vessels of the correct course in the

lateral system of U.S. Aids to navigation - ANSWER- red right returning

A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ... times

the depth of the water - ANSWER- 7-10

You should never anchor from the... of the vessel as that can make the

vessel unstable. - ANSWER- stern

To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine

to.... or.... - ANSWER- return to idle or shut off

The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are...

and... - ANSWER- wake jumping and riding too close