NJ BOATING TEST 3 EXAM SCRIPT 2026 TEST
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Which of the following navigation lights is required for non-
powered vessels under 23 feet operating during times of restricted
visibility? Answer: Must carry a working flashlight or lantern
onboard
◉ Which of the following terms is used to describe severe weather
conditions? Answer: Small craft advisory
◉ What should be done onboard a vessel during a lightning storm?
Answer: Unplug all electrical equipment
◉ Which of the following is the proper boat launch etiquette?
Answer: Prepare the boat away from the ramp to avoid blocking
other vehicles
◉ In preparation to trailer a boat, it is recommended that you do
which of the following? Answer: Tie down all loose items and
equipment
,◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Storm Warning
(observed forecast winds of 48 knots or greater)? Answer: Red Flag
square, and two red dot signs
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip? Answer: Ensure
that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Hurricane
Warning (observed forecast winds of 60 knots or greater)? Answer:
2 Red Flag and square, and two red dot signs
◉ Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it
important to determine the location of shoaling areas? Answer: They
are often difficult to spot even with local charts (shoaling =
shallow?)
◉ Boat operators should frequently monitor which of the following
for weather updates while out on the water? Answer: Radio
◉ How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered
boat? Answer: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
◉ When retrieving your boat, you should back the trailer into the
water until how much of the bunks or rollers are submerged?
Answer: Two thirds
, ◉ Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry
the boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to also
carry which of the following? Answer: Motor, fuel and any additional
gear
◉ Which of the following is a characteristic of low-head dams?
Answer: They pose a hazard below and above the dam
◉ Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat? Answer: Using marine-approved parts
instead of electrical auto parts
◉ 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
PAPER QUESTIONS AND SOLUTIONS GRADED
A+
◉ Which of the following navigation lights is required for non-
powered vessels under 23 feet operating during times of restricted
visibility? Answer: Must carry a working flashlight or lantern
onboard
◉ Which of the following terms is used to describe severe weather
conditions? Answer: Small craft advisory
◉ What should be done onboard a vessel during a lightning storm?
Answer: Unplug all electrical equipment
◉ Which of the following is the proper boat launch etiquette?
Answer: Prepare the boat away from the ramp to avoid blocking
other vehicles
◉ In preparation to trailer a boat, it is recommended that you do
which of the following? Answer: Tie down all loose items and
equipment
,◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Storm Warning
(observed forecast winds of 48 knots or greater)? Answer: Red Flag
square, and two red dot signs
◉ Which of the following is a proper fueling tip? Answer: Ensure
that the engine is off and no one is onboard
◉ Which of the following flags is used to indicate a Hurricane
Warning (observed forecast winds of 60 knots or greater)? Answer:
2 Red Flag and square, and two red dot signs
◉ Before operating on an unfamiliar body of water why is it
important to determine the location of shoaling areas? Answer: They
are often difficult to spot even with local charts (shoaling =
shallow?)
◉ Boat operators should frequently monitor which of the following
for weather updates while out on the water? Answer: Radio
◉ How do you keep the weight evenly distributed on a trailered
boat? Answer: Tie down any loose items or equipment in the boat
◉ When retrieving your boat, you should back the trailer into the
water until how much of the bunks or rollers are submerged?
Answer: Two thirds
, ◉ Before using a trailer, in addition to having the capacity to carry
the boat, you should ensure that the trailer has the capacity to also
carry which of the following? Answer: Motor, fuel and any additional
gear
◉ Which of the following is a characteristic of low-head dams?
Answer: They pose a hazard below and above the dam
◉ Which of the following options is recommended for the general
maintenance of your boat? Answer: Using marine-approved parts
instead of electrical auto parts
◉ 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
