NJ Boating Certificate Practice Exam

Questions and Answers

What does a capacity plate show?

Maximum horsepower and weight allowed

What is the minimum height of the state registration numbers displayed on a boat?

How many days must an owner notify the agency when a boat transfers ownership, is destroyed, lost, stolen, or recovered?

What number must be permanently affixed to a federally documented boat?

Official number Signup and view all the answers

What legal proof of state registration is required to be on the boat whenever it is underway?

Certificate of number Signup and view all the answers

Motorized boats must be registered in what state?

State of principal use Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a Backfire Flame Arrestor on an inboard gasoline engine?

Suppress flames Signup and view all the answers

Which type of boat is required to have a fire extinguisher on board?

Personal watercraft Signup and view all the answers

Which type of boat requires a Type IV (throwable) Personal Floatation Device on board under USCG regulations?

16" bass boat Signup and view all the answers

What is a U.S. Coast Guard approved type of visual distress signaling device?

Electric distress signal light Signup and view all the answers

What item must all boats less than 39.4 feet in length legally carry to communicate with other boats?

An efficient means of producing a sound signal Signup and view all the answers

How many portable B-I fire extinguishers does a U.S. Coast Guard approved installed fire extinguishing system replace?

1 Signup and view all the answers

With whom should you leave your float plan?

Friend, neighbor, or relative Signup and view all the answers

What should you do prior to backing your boat into the water to prevent structural damage?

Raise the lower unit (outdrive) or outboard engine Signup and view all the answers

What item should make contact with the fuel tank opening to prevent a static spark when fueling?

Fuel nozzle Signup and view all the answers

Where must a Type IV (throwable) PFD be kept?

Immediately available Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of backfire flame arrestors on inboard gasoline engines?

Suppress flames Signup and view all the answers

After fueling, what should be turned on for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine?

Engine exhaust blower Signup and view all the answers

What is the minimum amount of visual distress signals required on boats?

3 day/night combination flares Signup and view all the answers

What should passengers always wear each time the boat gets underway?

Life jacket Signup and view all the answers

Who may wear an inflatable Type III PFD?

16 year-old operating a ski boat Signup and view all the answers

Which type of maneuver while trailering a boat requires the widest turning radius?

Right hand turn Signup and view all the answers

What should operators do whenever a boat is taken out of the water to prevent aquatic nuisance species from spreading?

Thoroughly clean their boat Signup and view all the answers

What length of boats must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard when operating on federal waters?

26 feet Signup and view all the answers

What safety item is required on all watercraft with inboard gasoline engines and installed fuel tanks?

USCG approved fire extinguisher or fixed system Signup and view all the answers

At what Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) level is a boat operator considered legally intoxicated?

.08 Signup and view all the answers

How many short blasts constitute a danger signal?

5 Signup and view all the answers

A green bow light ahead and to your left indicates what type of vessel?

A sailing vessel crossing left to right Signup and view all the answers

When does a sailing vessel not have the stand-on privilege over a power-driven vessel?

When overtaking another vessel Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Boating Safety and Regulations

Capacity plates indicate the maximum horsepower and weight allowed on a boat.
State registration numbers must be at least 3 inches in height for visibility.
Owners must notify the issuing agency of changes in ownership, destruction, loss, theft, or recovery within 15 days.

Boat Identification and Requirements

Federally documented boats require an official number permanently affixed in block type, Arabic numerals at least 3 inches tall.
A certificate of number serves as legal proof of state registration and must be onboard whenever the boat is in use.
Motorized boats must be registered in the state where they are primarily used.

Safety Equipment

A Backfire Flame Arrestor is essential for inboard gasoline engines to suppress flames during operation.
Personal watercraft must have a fire extinguisher onboard as part of safety requirements.
Type IV (throwable) Personal Flotation Devices are mandated for certain boats, including 16" bass boats.
U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress signaling devices, such as electric distress signal lights, are required on boats.
All boats under 39.4 feet must carry an efficient means for producing sound signals to communicate with others.

Fire Safety Regulations

One installed U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguishing system replaces one portable B-I fire extinguisher.
Backfire flame arrestors must be attached to the carburetor of inboard gasoline engines for safety.

Operational Practices

A float plan should be left with a friend, neighbor, or relative for safety purposes before boating.
To prevent structural damage, raise the lower unit (outdrive) or outboard engine before backing a boat into water.
Always ensure that the fuel nozzle contacts the fuel tank opening during refueling to prevent static sparks.

Pre-Operation Checks and Regulations

After fueling, turn on the engine exhaust blower for at least 4 minutes before starting the engine.
Boats requiring visual distress signals must carry a minimum of three day/night combination flares.
Passengers are required to wear life jackets whenever the boat is underway.

Age and Equipment Regulations

An inflatable Type III PFD may be worn by a 16-year-old operating a ski boat.
When trailering a boat, right-hand turns require the widest turning radius.

Environmental Protection

Clean boats thoroughly when taken out of the water to prevent the spread of aquatic nuisance species to other environments.

Federal and State Guidelines

Boats 26 feet in length and above must display the Federal Pollution (oil) Control Act placard when operating on federal waters.
All watercraft with inboard gasoline engines must have a U.S. Coast Guard approved fire extinguisher or fixed system onboard.

Legal Implications

A boat operator's Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) of 0.08 or higher is considered legally intoxicated.
Danger signals consist of 5 short blasts in quick succession to alert others.

A green bow light observed at night indicates a sailing vessel crossing from left to right.
Sailing vessels typically have the right of way unless overtaking another vessel.

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Prepare for your New Jersey boating certificate with this practice exam. Test your knowledge on important regulations, safety requirements, and boat registration details. Ensure you're ready to navigate safely on the water.