1How should a boat’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?
→ On both sides of the bow.
2What does the capacity plate show?
→ Maximum number of people, maximum weight, and sometimes maximum horsepower.
3Where must the certificate of number be kept?
→ On board whenever the boat is operating.
4What are the most important factors when choosing a PFD (life jacket)?
→ Weight and chest size.
5Which PFD turns most people face-up in the water?
6How must a boat’s registration number and validation decal be displayed
On both sides of the forward half of the bow
7Where must the certificate of number be kept
On board the vessel whenever it is operating
8What information is found on a boat’s capacity plate
Maximum number of people, maximum weight capacity, and sometimes maximum horsepower
9What are the most important factors when selecting a life jacket (PFD)
Weight and chest size
10Which type of PFD turns most unconscious wearers face-up in the water
Type I Offshore Life Jacket
11When should a life jacket be replaced
When it is torn, damaged, or no longer buoyant
12Where should a fire extinguisher be stored
On board in an easily accessible location
13What equipment must an 18-foot boat have in federally controlled waters
USCG approved PFDs, a throwable device, and visual distress signals
14What sound-producing device is required on an 18-foot boat
A horn or whistle capable of producing a sound signal
15Who is responsible for ensuring passengers understand safety procedures
The vessel operator
16What effect does alcohol have on boating
It increases reaction time, impairs judgment, and increases accident risk
17What is the best way to determine hazards in unfamiliar waters
Consult a nautical chart
18What should be checked regularly as part of engine maintenance
The engine oil level
19How should you approach a dock when wind or current is present
Approach into the wind or current
20What weather signs indicate dangerous conditions approaching
Dark clouds, sudden wind shifts, and dropping temperatures
21What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) in New Jersey
16 years old
22When must navigation lights be displayed
On vessels between sunset and sunrise or during restricted visibility
23When is it legal to tow a water skier or tuber
From sunrise to sunset
24When may a personal watercraft (PWC) be operated
In daylight hours from sunrise to sunset
25How should you operate in narrow channels or crowded areas
At slow speed and no wake
26How far must you stay from a military vessel
At least 500 yards away
27What speed must you operate within 500 yards of a military vessel
Slow speed or no wake
28What must you do within 100 yards of a military vessel
Stop immediately
29What is the purpose of navigation lights
To indicate vessel position, direction, and status
30What should you do if caught in a storm on open water
Put on life jackets and head to shore if safe
31What is the purpose of a throwable flotation device
To help rescue someone who falls overboard
32What should you do before fueling a boat
Turn off engines and extinguish all flames
33Why should you ventilate the engine compartment before starting
To remove fuel vapors that could explode
34What should you do if your boat capsizes
Stay with the boat and signal for help
35What should passengers do while the boat is underway
Remain seated and avoid sudden movements
36What is the main cause of boating accidents
Operator inattention or improper lookout
37What should you do if another vessel is approaching head-on
Each vessel should alter course to starboard
38What is the stand-on vessel
The vessel that maintains its course and speed
39What is the give-way vessel
The vessel that must take action to avoid collision
40What should you do if you see a red navigation buoy
Keep it on your right when returning from sea
41What should you do if you see a green navigation buoy
Keep it on your left when returning from sea
42What does a white buoy with orange markings indicate
A hazard or restricted area
43What does a white buoy with blue band indicate
A mooring buoy
44What should you do when someone falls overboard
Stop the boat and throw a flotation device
45What is the safe way to board a small boat
Step into the center while holding the gunwale
46What should you do before departing on a boat trip
Check weather, equipment, and fuel levels
47Why is a float plan important
It informs others of your boating plans in case of emergency
48What should you do if your boat begins taking on water
Use a bilge pump or bail water immediately
49What is a no-wake zone
An area where boats must travel slowly to prevent waves
50What does a flashing red light on a buoy mean
Danger or obstruction
51What does a green navigation light indicate
Starboard side of a vessel
52What does a red navigation light indicate
Port side of a vessel
53What does a white stern light indicate
The rear of a vessel
54What should you do if visibility becomes poor
Slow down and use sound signals
55What is hypothermia
A dangerous drop in body temperature due to cold exposure
56What should you do if someone is hypothermic
Remove wet clothing and warm them slowly
57What safety equipment should always be worn while waterskiing
A USCG approved life jacket
58What additional person is required when towing a skier
A spotter to watch the skier
59What should you do if a skier falls
Slow down and circle back carefully
60What should you do near swimmers or divers
Slow to idle speed and maintain distance
61What flag indicates a diver is below
A red flag with a white diagonal stripe
62What distance should boats keep from a diver-down flag
At least 100 feet in rivers and 200 feet in open water
63What is the purpose of boating education
To improve safety and reduce accidents
64What is the minimum height of state registration numbers displayed on a boat
3 inches
65If a boat is transferred, destroyed, lost, stolen, or recovered, the owner must notify the issuing agency within how many days
15 days
66On a federally documented boat, what number must be permanently affixed to a visible structural part
Official number
67Motorized boats must be registered where
In the state of principal use
68A backfire flame arrestor attached to the air intake of an inboard gasoline engine is designed to do what
Suppress flames
69Which type of boat is required to have a fire extinguisher on board
Personal watercraft
70Which boat must carry a Type IV (throwable) PFD under USCG regulations
A 16-foot bass boat
71Which item is an approved visual distress signal
Electric distress signal light
72Boats less than 39.4 feet must carry what to communicate with other vessels
An efficient sound-producing device
73A USCG installed fire extinguishing system replaces how many portable B-I extinguishers
One
74Who should you leave a float plan with
A friend, neighbor, or relative
75Before backing a boat into the water what should you do
Raise the lower unit or outboard engine
76When fueling a boat what should touch the tank opening to prevent static spark
The fuel nozzle
77A Type IV throwable PFD must be kept how
Immediately available
78What should you do before starting the engine after fueling
Ventilate the engine compartment
79What is the purpose of ventilating the bilge
Remove fuel vapors to prevent explosion
80What should you do if a fire starts on a boat
Turn off the engine and use a fire extinguisher
81What is the main cause of boating accidents
Operator inattention
82What should an operator always maintain while boating
A proper lookout
83What should you do when overtaking another vessel
Pass safely and keep clear
84What does a red buoy indicate when returning from sea
Keep it on your right
85What does a green buoy indicate when returning from sea
Keep it on your left
86What should you do when approaching another boat head-on
Both vessels turn to starboard
87What does a white buoy with orange markings indicate
Hazard or restricted area
88What is the purpose of navigation lights
Indicate vessel position and direction
89When must navigation lights be used
Between sunset and sunrise or during reduced visibility
90What should you do in restricted visibility
Slow down and use sound signals
91What is the best way to avoid collisions
Maintain safe speed and proper lookout
92What should passengers do while a boat is underway
Remain seated and balanced
93What should you do if someone falls overboard
Stop the boat and throw a flotation device
94What is the safest action if a boat capsizes
Stay with the vessel
95What should you check before leaving on a boat trip
Fuel, weather, and safety equipment
96What does a diver-down flag indicate
A diver is in the water nearby
97How far should boats stay from a diver-down flag
At least 100 feet in rivers or 200 feet in open water
98What is a no-wake zone
Area where boats must move slowly to prevent wakes
99What should you do when operating near swimmers
Slow to idle speed
100What should you do during severe weather
Put on life jackets and seek shelter
101What is hypothermia
A dangerous drop in body temperature caused by cold exposure
102What is required when towing a water skier
A spotter in addition to the operator
103When is towing water skiers allowed
From sunrise to sunset
104What should you do if a skier falls
Slow down and return carefully
105How must a boat’s registration number and validation decal be displayed?
On both sides of the forward half of the bow
106Where must the certificate of number be kept?
On board the vessel whenever it is operating
107What information is found on a boat’s capacity plate?
Maximum number of people, maximum weight capacity, and sometimes maximum horsepower
108What are the most important factors when selecting a life jacket (PFD)?
Weight and chest size
109Which type of PFD turns most unconscious wearers face-up in the water?
Type I Offshore Life Jacket
110When should a life jacket be replaced?
When it is torn, damaged, or no longer buoyant
111Where should a fire extinguisher be stored?
In an easily accessible location
112What equipment must an 18-foot boat have in federally controlled waters?
USCG approved PFDs, a throwable device, and visual distress signals
113What sound-producing device is required on an 18-foot boat?
A horn or whistle
114Who is responsible for ensuring passengers understand safety procedures?
The vessel operator
115What effect does alcohol have on boating?
It impairs judgment and increases accident risk
116What is the best way to determine hazards in unfamiliar waters?
Consult a nautical chart
117What should be checked regularly as part of engine maintenance?
Engine oil
118How should you approach a dock when wind or current is present?
Approach into the wind or current
119What weather signs indicate dangerous conditions approaching?
Dark clouds and sudden wind shifts
120What is the minimum age to operate a personal watercraft (PWC) in New Jersey?
16 years old
121When must navigation lights be displayed?
From sunset to sunrise or during restricted visibility
122When is it legal to tow a water skier or tuber?
From sunrise to sunset
123When may a personal watercraft be operated?
From sunrise to sunset
124How should you operate in narrow channels or crowded areas?
Slow speed or no wake
125How far must you stay from a military vessel?
500 yards
126What speed must you operate within 500 yards of a military vessel?
Slow speed or no wake
127What must you do within 100 yards of a military vessel?
Stop immediately
128What is the minimum height of state registration numbers displayed on a boat?
3 inches
129If a boat is transferred, destroyed, lost, stolen, or recovered how many days does the owner have to notify the issuing agency?
15 days
130On a federally documented boat what number must be permanently affixed to a visible structural part?
The official number
131Motorized boats must be registered where?
In the state of principal use
132What is the purpose of a backfire flame arrestor attached to an inboard gasoline engine?
To prevent flames from igniting fuel vapors
133Which boat must carry a Type IV throwable PFD under USCG regulations?
A 16-foot or longer recreational boat
134Which item is an approved visual distress signal?
Electric distress signal light
135Boats less than 39.4 feet must carry what to communicate with other vessels?
An efficient sound-producing device
136A USCG installed fire extinguishing system replaces how many portable B-I extinguishers?
One
137Who should you leave a float plan with?
A friend, neighbor, or relative
138Before backing a boat into the water what should you do?
Raise the lower unit or outboard engine
139When fueling a boat what should touch the tank opening to prevent static spark?
The fuel nozzle
140How must a Type IV throwable PFD be stored?
Immediately available
141What should you do before starting the engine after fueling?
Ventilate the engine compartment
142What is the purpose of ventilating the bilge?
Remove fuel vapors to prevent explosions
143What should you do if a fire starts on a boat?
Turn off the engine and use a fire extinguisher
144What is the main cause of boating accidents?
Operator inattention
145What should a boat operator always maintain while boating?
A proper lookout
146What should you do when overtaking another vessel?
Pass safely and keep clear
147When returning from sea what does a red buoy indicate?
Keep it on your right side
148When returning from sea what does a green buoy indicate?
Keep it on your left side
149What should you do when approaching another boat head-on?
Both vessels turn to starboard
150What does a white buoy with orange markings indicate?
Hazard or restricted area
151What is the purpose of navigation lights?
Indicate vessel position and direction
152What should you do in restricted visibility?
Slow down and use sound signals
153What is the best way to avoid collisions?
Maintain safe speed and a proper lookout
154What should passengers do while a boat is underway?
Remain seated and balanced
155What should you do if someone falls overboard?
Stop the boat and throw a flotation device
156What is the safest action if a boat capsizes?
Stay with the vessel
157What should you check before leaving on a boat trip?
Fuel, weather, and safety equipment
158What does a diver-down flag indicate?
A diver in the water nearby
159How far should boats stay from a diver-down flag?
100 feet in rivers and 200 feet in open water
160What is a no-wake zone?
An area where boats must travel slowly to prevent waves
161What should you do when operating near swimmers?
Slow to idle speed
162What should you do during severe weather while boating?
Put on life jackets and seek shelter
163What is hypothermia?
A dangerous drop in body temperature from cold exposure
164What is required when towing a water skier?
A spotter in addition to the operator
165What should you do if a skier falls?
Slow down and return carefully