NJ BOATING TEST 2026/27
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed? - ANSWER-on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER-weight
and chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER-number of people, max
weight, sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER-nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER-off-shore PFD (type
1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information? - ANSWER-the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-in an easily accessible
place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-when it is
torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER-increases
the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot
boat? - ANSWER-USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable
device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWER-
horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER-dark
clouds and shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWER-check the oil
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
100% CORRECT
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be
displayed? - ANSWER-on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - ANSWER-weight
and chest size
Information on the capacity plate - ANSWER-number of people, max
weight, sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - ANSWER-nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - ANSWER-16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - ANSWER-off-shore PFD (type
1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety
information? - ANSWER-the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - ANSWER-in an easily accessible
place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - ANSWER-when it is
torn
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - ANSWER-increases
the likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot
boat? - ANSWER-USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable
device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - ANSWER-
horn or whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - ANSWER-dark
clouds and shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - ANSWER-check the oil
