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NJ BOATING TEST 2026 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the
boat from the water? - correct answer-turn off the engine
first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident - correct
answer-provide assistance
When is a boat operator required to report an accident? - correct answer-
when it results in death/disappearance, injury, or damage more than $2000
condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia - correct answer-
immersed in cold water
What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire? - correct
answer-turn off the engine
What do you do if you run aground? - correct answer-lift the outdrive
action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC - correct answer-
letting off of the throttle
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? - correct answer-13 years old
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When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis? - correct answer-sunrise to
sunset
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct answer-
watch for navigational hazards
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a
speed greater than minimum headway speed? - correct answer-100 feet
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC? - correct answer-sunset to
sunrise
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout? - correct answer-to avoid
collisions
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing? - correct answer-low center of
gravity, 3 points of contact with boat
anglers/hunters should do this while fishing/hunting from boat - correct
answer-wear a PFD
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD? - correct answer-12 and
under
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed? - correct answer-
visibility
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on? - correct
answer-both turn right
NJ BOATING TEST 2026 EXAM WITH
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the
boat from the water? - correct answer-turn off the engine
first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident - correct
answer-provide assistance
When is a boat operator required to report an accident? - correct answer-
when it results in death/disappearance, injury, or damage more than $2000
condition with greatest risk of developing hypothermia - correct answer-
immersed in cold water
What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire? - correct
answer-turn off the engine
What do you do if you run aground? - correct answer-lift the outdrive
action that results in loss of steering control in a PWC - correct answer-
letting off of the throttle
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? - correct answer-13 years old
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When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis? - correct answer-sunrise to
sunset
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout? - correct answer-
watch for navigational hazards
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a
speed greater than minimum headway speed? - correct answer-100 feet
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC? - correct answer-sunset to
sunrise
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout? - correct answer-to avoid
collisions
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing? - correct answer-low center of
gravity, 3 points of contact with boat
anglers/hunters should do this while fishing/hunting from boat - correct
answer-wear a PFD
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD? - correct answer-12 and
under
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed? - correct answer-
visibility
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head on? - correct
answer-both turn right
