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How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
How should a boat's registration number and validation decal be displayed?
on both sides of the bow
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
What are the most important factors in choosing a PFD?
weight and chest size
What information is provided on the capacity plate?
What information is provided on the capacity plate?
number of people, max weight, sometimes max horsepower
What is the best way to find out about local hazards?
What is the best way to find out about local hazards?
What is the minimum age to operate a PWC?
What is the minimum age to operate a PWC?
What type of PFD turns most people face up?
What type of PFD turns most people face up?
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
Who is responsible for making sure passengers know all safety information?
What is the best place to store a fire extinguisher?
What is the best place to store a fire extinguisher?
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced?
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
What effect does alcohol have on operating a vessel?
What equipment is required on an 18-foot boat in federally controlled waters?
What equipment is required on an 18-foot boat in federally controlled waters?
What sound-producing device is required on an 18-foot boat in NJ waters?
What sound-producing device is required on an 18-foot boat in NJ waters?
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
What factors provide warning of dangerous weather?
What is part of a regular engine maintenance program?
What is part of a regular engine maintenance program?
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
With respect to the wind or current, how should you approach the dock?
What should you do before fueling?
What should you do before fueling?
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?
Where should the trailer be located when loading gear?
How can you avoid propeller strikes when boarding?
How can you avoid propeller strikes when boarding?
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
What is a reason why boat operators would be directed to shore?
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
What is the best way of minimizing the risk of drowning?
How can you avoid transporting nuisance species?
How can you avoid transporting nuisance species?
What should the boat operator tell passengers?
What should the boat operator tell passengers?
What is the function of an ignition safety switch?
What is the function of an ignition safety switch?
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed?
How far away from a marina, dock, or wharf must a power boat be to travel faster than no wake speed?
What is the effect of alcohol while boating compared to land?
What is the effect of alcohol while boating compared to land?
What does boating while intoxicated in NJ waters imply?
What does boating while intoxicated in NJ waters imply?
Who is responsible for avoiding collisions?
Who is responsible for avoiding collisions?
What is a safe speed for boats?
What is a safe speed for boats?
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers?
What is the main purpose of the lateral system of red and green buoys/markers?
Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal?
Is operating at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel legal?
A sailboat under sail is the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
A sailboat under sail is the give-way vessel when encountering a power-driven vessel?
What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency?
What should an operator do to make sure passengers know what to do in an emergency?
Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier?
Other than a vessel operator, who is required to be on board a vessel if it is towing a skier?
What does a white buoy with an orange diamond and a cross through it indicate?
What does a white buoy with an orange diamond and a cross through it indicate?
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
Why is carbon monoxide dangerous?
At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
At what distance away from a military vessel must a recreational vessel slow to minimum speed?
What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel?
What must a vessel owner do before letting others operate their vessel?
How can you reduce the risk of falling overboard?
How can you reduce the risk of falling overboard?
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
What must the boat operator do when someone is being pulled into the boat from the water?
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident?
What is the first action required of a boat operator who witnesses an accident?
When is a boat operator required to report an accident?
When is a boat operator required to report an accident?
What condition carries the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
What condition carries the greatest risk of developing hypothermia?
What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire?
What should you immediately do if a boat's motor catches on fire?
What do you do if you run aground?
What do you do if you run aground?
What action results in a loss of steering control in a PWC?
What action results in a loss of steering control in a PWC?
How old must you be to operate a boat that is greater than 12 ft but has an engine of less than 10 horsepower?
How old must you be to operate a boat that is greater than 12 ft but has an engine of less than 10 horsepower?
When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis?
When is it legal to tow a person on waterskis?
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout?
What does an operator do to keep a proper lookout?
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a speed greater than minimum headway speed?
How many feet away from the shoreline must a jetski be to operate at a speed greater than minimum headway speed?
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC?
What hours is it illegal to operate a PWC?
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout?
Why should an operator keep a proper lookout?
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing?
What can paddlers do to avoid capsizing?
What should anglers/hunters do while fishing/hunting from a boat?
What should anglers/hunters do while fishing/hunting from a boat?
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD?
Children of what age are required to wear a PFD?
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed?
What is the main factor in determining a safe speed?
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head-on?
What do you do when two powerboats are approaching head-on?
When should navigation lights be displayed?
When should navigation lights be displayed?
What could happen if you anchor from the stern?
What could happen if you anchor from the stern?
What do you do if visibility is restricted because of fog?
What do you do if visibility is restricted because of fog?
What should you do if you fall overboard in cold water?
What should you do if you fall overboard in cold water?
Study Notes
Boating Regulations and Safety
- Boat registration number and validation decal must be displayed on both sides of the bow.
- Weight and chest size are crucial factors when choosing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD).
- Capacity plates detail the number of people, maximum weight, and occasionally maximum horsepower allowed on a vessel.
- Nautical charts are the best source to identify local hazards in waterways.
- Minimum age to operate a Personal Watercraft (PWC) is 16 years old.
- Offshore PFD (Type 1) is designed to turn most people face up in water.
- Operators must ensure all passengers understand safety information.
Safety Equipment and Procedures
- A fire extinguisher should be stored in an easily accessible location on the boat.
- Life jackets should be discarded and replaced when torn.
- Alcohol consumption while operating a vessel significantly increases the risk of accidents.
- In federally controlled waters, an 18-foot boat must carry a USCG-approved visual distress signal, a PFD, and a throwable device.
- A horn or whistle is a required sound-producing device for an 18-foot boat in NJ waters.
Weather and Navigation Awareness
- Warning signs of dangerous weather include dark clouds and shifting winds.
- Regular engine maintenance should include checking the oil regularly.
- Approach the dock into the wind or current for stability.
- Prior to fueling, ensure the engine is off and all doors/windows/hatches are closed.
- Load gear at the trailer well away from the dock to avoid congestion.
Emergency Preparedness
- To reduce the risk of drowning, wearing a life jacket is essential.
- Transfer passengers safely by turning off the engine when pulling someone into the boat.
- Conduct emergency drills to ensure passengers know what to do in various situations.
- A competent observer is required on board when a vessel is towing a skier.
Collision and Speed Regulations
- Operators of vessels are responsible for avoiding collisions.
- A safe speed is one that allows the operator to avoid collisions easily.
- Red and green buoys/markers indicate the edge of safe waters.
- It is legal to operate at slow/no-wake speed when passing an anchored vessel.
Alcohol and Safety Compliance
- Alcohol effects are more pronounced while boating than on land.
- NJ law enforces implied consent for a breathalyzer test while boating under the influence.
- License requirements entail ensuring the operator has the necessary skills before allowing them to operate a vessel.
Navigational Safety and Hazards
- Keep a proper lookout to prevent collisions by watching for navigational hazards.
- A white buoy with an orange diamond and black lettering indicates an exclusion area (do not enter).
- Paddlers can improve stability by maintaining a low center of gravity and three points of contact with the boat.
Hypothermia and Fire Safety
- Cold water immersion poses the greatest risk of developing hypothermia.
- If a motor catches fire, the first action is to turn off the engine.
- If a boat runs aground, lifting the outdrive can help mitigate damage.
Operating Regulations and Responsible Behavior
- Children aged 12 and under are required to wear a PFD while on board.
- Nighttime or reduced visibility requires navigation lights to be displayed for safety.
- In limited visibility conditions, slow down to prevent collisions and accidents.
- Boating accidents involving injuries, deaths, or damages over $2000 must be reported by the operator.
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Prepare for the New Jersey Boating Test with these flashcards. Each card focuses on important boating regulations and safety guidelines, such as the display of registration numbers and factors in choosing a personal flotation device (PFD). Enhance your knowledge to ensure a safe and compliant boating experience.
