NJ BOATING TEST (CERIFICATION EXAM )2023-2024
ACTUAL EXAM 100 QUESTIONS AND CORRECT DETAILED
ANSWERS (100% VERIFIED ANSWERS) |AGRADE
A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ... out, ... in, and ... in reserve - ANSWER- 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve
"Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that... - ANSWER- presses down on the towing hitch
Two strong safety chains should be... to support the trailer's coupler in case it becomes disconnected from the towing vehicle - ANSWER- crisscrossed
Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - ANSWER- well away from the boat ramp
Name three engine maintenance tips - ANSWER- i. keep well tuned ii. check oil level iii. change oil iv. check batteries
- Grease and lubricate
vi. Check for anything loose
If the combined weight of the vessel and its engine is more than.. of the recommended load capacity of the trailer, you should get the next larger trailer. - ANSWER- 90%
If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the... first when leaving the dock - ANSWER- stern line
The... is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down or changing course - ANSWER- give way vessel 1 / 2
The stand- on vessel must....... unless..... - ANSWER- maintain its course and speed unless or becomes apparent the give way vessel is not taking appropriate action
If you are driving a powerboat or PWC and meet another powerboat or PWC head on, you should keep the... - ANSWER- right
True or false: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on
vessel - ANSWER- False
True or false: If you see a red and a white light ahead when boating at
night, you should maintain course and speed. - ANSWER- False
If you see only a green light while boating at night, you may be approaching a... and you must... - ANSWER- sailing vessel and you must give way
... are the traffic signals that guide boaters safely along their course - ANSWER- buoys and markers
The phrase "R... R... R..." reminds vessels of the correct course in the lateral system of U.S. Aids to navigation - ANSWER- red right returning
A good rule of thumb is that the anchor line should be at least ... times the depth of the water - ANSWER- 7-10
You should never anchor from the... of the vessel as that can make the vessel unstable. - ANSWER- stern
To maintain steering control of a PWC, you must never allow the engine to.... or.... - ANSWER- return to idle or shut off
The most common complaints boaters have against PWC operators are...and... - ANSWER- wake jumping and riding too close
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