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NJ BOATING TEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
(answers)on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - (answers)weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - (answers)number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - (answers)nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - (answers)16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - (answers)off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
(answers)the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - (answers)in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - (answers)when it is torn
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What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - (answers)increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
(answers)USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - (answers)horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - (answers)dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - (answers)check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? -
(answers)into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - (answers)stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - (answers)well away
from the dock
NJ BOATING TEST 2025 ACTUAL EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH 100% CORRECT SOLUTIONS | GUARANTEED
SUCCESS.
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed? -
(answers)on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD? - (answers)weight and
chest size
Information on the capacity plate - (answers)number of people, max weight,
sometimes max horsepower
Best way to find out about local hazards - (answers)nautical chart
Minimum age to operate a PWC - (answers)16 years old
Type of PFD that turns most people face up - (answers)off-shore PFD (type 1)
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information? -
(answers)the operator
Best place to store a fire extinguisher - (answers)in an easily accessible place
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - (answers)when it is torn
, 2|Page
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel? - (answers)increases the
likelihood of an accident
In federally controlled waters, what equipment is required on an 18 foot boat? -
(answers)USCG approved visual distress signal, PFD, throwable device
sound producing device required on an 18 ft boat in NJ waters - (answers)horn or
whistle
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather? - (answers)dark clouds and
shifting winds
part of a regular engine maintenance program - (answers)check the oil
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock? -
(answers)into the wind
What should you do before fueling? - (answers)stop the engine, close all
doors/windows/hatches
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear? - (answers)well away
from the dock
