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BOATERS SAFETY EXAM REVIEW QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
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BOATERS SAFETY EXAM REVIEWQUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
How should a vessel's registration number and validation decal be displayed? - Answer-
on both sides of the bow of the boat
What is most important when selecting the right type of PFD for a passenger? - Answer-
a passenger's body weight and chest size
What important safety information is found on a boat's capacity plate? - Answer-
maximum weight and/ or number of people the boat can carry safely
What is the best way to found about hazards on a local waterway? - Answer-Consult a
nautical chart
According to NJ law, what is the minimum age required to operate a PWC if an
approved boating course has been successfully completed? - Answer-16 years old
What type of PFD will turn most unconscious persons face up in the water? - Answer-
Type I: Offshore Life Jacket
Everyone on board a vessel should understand basic safety practices. Who is
responsible for ensuring this? - Answer-the vessel operator
Where is the best place to store a fire extinguisher on a boat? - Answer-mounted in
accessible location
When should a life jacket be discarded and replaced? - Answer-when it is slightly torn
What effect does alcohol have when you are operating a vessel? - Answer-increases
the likelihood of accidents
When boating on federally controlled waters in an 18 foot boat, what equipment are you
legally required to have on board? - Answer-U.S. Coast Guard approved visual distress
signals
What sound producing device(s) is required when boating on NJ waters in an 18 foot
powerboat? - Answer-a whistle or horn
Which of these provides a warning that dangerous weather is approaching? - Answer-
dark clouds and shifting winds
What is one part of a regular vessel and engine maintenance program? - Answer-
checking the oil level before every outing
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