New Jersey Boat Education Course Exam Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct) 2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
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NJ Boaters Certificate
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NJ Boaters Certificate
New Jersey Boat Education Course
Exam Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
You are approaching another vessel, and according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on vessel.
Which condition would require you to yield?
If the other boat is struggling to maneuve...
New Jersey Boat Education Course
Exam Elaboration *Q&A* (100% Correct)
2025/2026 |VERIFIED|
You are approaching another vessel, and according to the navigation rules, you are the stand-on vessel.
Which condition would require you to yield? If the other boat is struggling to maneuver.
Why is it important for a vessel operator to maintain a proper lookout? To prevent collisions.
Two vessels are operating in the same area. Who is responsible for maintaining an alert lookout?
Both vessel operators.
Under what circumstances can navigation rules be ignored? When it’s necessary to avoid an
immediate hazard.
You are navigating in low visibility conditions. What should you do? Reduce speed and proceed
with caution, keeping at "idle speed."
What factors should you assess to determine if a speed is safe for your vessel? Wind and water
conditions.
How can you tell if you are operating your vessel at a safe speed? You can stop the vessel within a
safe distance to prevent a collision.
Which type of anchor is best suited for most recreational boats? A fluke-style anchor.
You are boating upstream on a river at dusk and spot a buoy marked with the number 4 and a flashing
red light. What should you do? Keep the buoy to your starboard (right) side.
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, What color is the marker that indicates safe water all around? White with red vertical stripes.
You see a white marker with an orange circle and black text. What does this marker indicate? A
controlled area.
You spot a white marker with an orange crossed diamond and black text. What does this marker
indicate? Keep out.
What can help prevent a propeller strike if someone falls overboard? An engine cut-off switch
lanyard.
What is the function of a lanyard attached to the engine cut-off switch? To turn off the engine if
the operator falls overboard.
What is necessary for steering control on a personal watercraft (PWC)? Power to the jet drive.
The motor on a PWC is running. Which part can cause severe internal injuries? The steering
nozzle.
When boating in coastal waters, why is it important to be aware of tides? Tides can create strong
currents.
What do the markings on a fire extinguisher indicate? The size and type of fire it can extinguish.
What is the minimum required distance to keep from a U.S. Naval vessel? 100 yards.
Which personal flotation devices (PFDs) are considered easily accessible? PFDs that are within
easy reach of everyone onboard.
Which type of PFD is intended to be thrown to someone in the water? A ring buoy.
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