NJ BOATING EXAMINATION TEST 2026
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Small Craft
Advisory (observed forecast winds of 18-33 knots). Answer:
Triangle flag, one red dot and one white dot
◉ Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching. Answer: A rapid temperature change (low barometer)
◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan? Answer: The
date and time to contact the authorities
◉ With whom should a Float Plan be left?. Answer: A responsible
person on shore
◉ Which of the following actions could help to prevent a capsizing?.
Answer: ***Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
◉ Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they are
involved in an accident with another vessel?. Answer: Making sure
that no one has been hurt
,◉ Which of the following best describes hypothermia?. Answer: A
drop in body temperature below the normal level
◉ Which of the following is an action that can help survive a
capsizing?. Answer: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized
boat
◉ What should you do if you see a distress signal but cannot offer
assistance without putting your vessel at risk?. Answer: Notify the
nearest authorities who can assist
◉ Other than seeking medical attention, what is the best treatment
for a hypothermia victim?. Answer: Slow warming
◉ If you do end up in cold water due to an accident or emergency
situation, what is the important thing you should do?. Answer: Get
your body out of water
◉ Which of the following will most likely occur if an operator
encounters marker buoys indicating shallow water and spots a
sandbar up ahead?. Answer: The vessel could run aground
◉ If you see someone in another boat raising and lowering their
arms repeatedly, what is the first thing you should do?. Answer:
, Assist those in distress as best you can, without putting yourself in
danger
◉ If you fall into cold water, you will only retain the motor skills
needed to swim for about how long?. Answer: 10 to 30 minutes
◉ Which of the following is an accurate statement about using a fire
extinguisher?. Answer: Use a sweeping motion and aim at the base
of the flames
◉ When are you required to give your name, address, and boat
identification to the operator or owner of another vessel?. Answer:
When involved in an accident with that operator's vessel
◉ The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?.
Answer: Immersion in cold water
◉ Which of the following is most likely to cause a capsizing?.
Answer: Operator error
◉ Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape Lessening
Posture (H.E.L.P.)?. Answer: Arms crossed against chest and knees
up to chest
COMPLETE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
EXPERT VERIFIED GRADED A+
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Small Craft
Advisory (observed forecast winds of 18-33 knots). Answer:
Triangle flag, one red dot and one white dot
◉ Which of the following would indicate foul weather might be
approaching. Answer: A rapid temperature change (low barometer)
◉ What information should be included in a Float Plan? Answer: The
date and time to contact the authorities
◉ With whom should a Float Plan be left?. Answer: A responsible
person on shore
◉ Which of the following actions could help to prevent a capsizing?.
Answer: ***Take the wake from another boat head on; off the bow
◉ Which of the following is an operator's FIRST priority if they are
involved in an accident with another vessel?. Answer: Making sure
that no one has been hurt
,◉ Which of the following best describes hypothermia?. Answer: A
drop in body temperature below the normal level
◉ Which of the following is an action that can help survive a
capsizing?. Answer: Try to right the boat or get onto the capsized
boat
◉ What should you do if you see a distress signal but cannot offer
assistance without putting your vessel at risk?. Answer: Notify the
nearest authorities who can assist
◉ Other than seeking medical attention, what is the best treatment
for a hypothermia victim?. Answer: Slow warming
◉ If you do end up in cold water due to an accident or emergency
situation, what is the important thing you should do?. Answer: Get
your body out of water
◉ Which of the following will most likely occur if an operator
encounters marker buoys indicating shallow water and spots a
sandbar up ahead?. Answer: The vessel could run aground
◉ If you see someone in another boat raising and lowering their
arms repeatedly, what is the first thing you should do?. Answer:
, Assist those in distress as best you can, without putting yourself in
danger
◉ If you fall into cold water, you will only retain the motor skills
needed to swim for about how long?. Answer: 10 to 30 minutes
◉ Which of the following is an accurate statement about using a fire
extinguisher?. Answer: Use a sweeping motion and aim at the base
of the flames
◉ When are you required to give your name, address, and boat
identification to the operator or owner of another vessel?. Answer:
When involved in an accident with that operator's vessel
◉ The danger for hypothermia is greatest in which situation?.
Answer: Immersion in cold water
◉ Which of the following is most likely to cause a capsizing?.
Answer: Operator error
◉ Which of the following best describes the Heat Escape Lessening
Posture (H.E.L.P.)?. Answer: Arms crossed against chest and knees
up to chest
