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A comprehensive set of 130 questions and answers covering various aspects of boating safety in new jersey. It includes topics such as vessel regulations, safety equipment, navigation rules, and environmental protection. Designed to help individuals prepare for the nj boating test and ensure they have a basic understanding of safe boating practices.
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8 ) Motorized boats must be - CORRECT ANSWER- registered in the state of principal use 9 ) A Backfire Flame Arrestor is attached to the air intake of an inboard gasoline engine and is designed to: - CORRECT ANSWER- Suppress flames 10 ) Which one of the following boats is required to have a fire extinguisher on board: - CORRECT ANSWER- Personal watercraft 11 ) Which of the following boats is required to have a Type IV (throwable) Personal Floatation Device on board under USCG regulations? - CORRECT ANSWER- 16" bass boat
List three things that should be included on your float plan before you embark on an extended outing - CORRECT ANSWER- i. Vessel's description: give number, size, make, etc ii. Number, names, and addresses of passengers iii. trip plan Name three things that you should do while filling the fuel tank of your vessel - CORRECT ANSWER- i. keep the nozzle in contact with the tank opening ii. fill tank slowly and avoid spilling iii. Never fill to the brim A rule of thumb to prevent running out of fuel on a PWC is ... out, ... in, and ... in reserve - CORRECT ANSWER- 1/3 out, 1/3 in, and 1/3 in reserve "Tongue weight" is the amount of the loaded trailer's weight that... - CORRECT 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 - CORRECT ANSWER- crisscrossed Where should you prepare your vessel before launching it from the trailer? - CORRECT ANSWER- well away from the boat ramp Name three engine maintenance tips - CORRECT ANSWER- i. keep well tuned ii. check oil level iii. change oil
iv. check batteries v. 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. - CORRECT ANSWER- 90% If the wind or current direction is toward the dock, you should cast off the... first when leaving the dock - CORRECT ANSWER- stern line The... is required to take early and substantial action to avoid a collision by stopping, slowing down or changing course - CORRECT ANSWER- give way vessel The stand- on vessel must....... unless..... - CORRECT 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... - CORRECT ANSWER- right True or false: If you are overtaking another vessel, you are the stand on vessel - CORRECT 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. - CORRECT ANSWER- False
To avoid propeller strike accidents, make sure.... when passengers are boarding or disembarking a boat - CORRECT ANSWER- The engine is shut off The... is a number assigned and imprinted by the vessel manufacturer and is unique to your vessel - CORRECT ANSWER- hull identification number Allowing passenger to ride on the... or... while underway is reckless operation - CORRECT ANSWER- bow or gunwale If your blood alcohol concentration (BAC) is above the legal limit, it is illegal to... a vessel - CORRECT ANSWER- operate In order for a PFD to be legal it must be... approved in ... condition, and... accessible - CORRECT ANSWER- U.S. Coast guard approved in good and serviceable condition and readily accessible Name the five types of PFDs - CORRECT ANSWER- i. offshore life jacket ii. near shore vest iii Flotation aid iv. Throwable device v. special use device These type... PFDs are... devices, and most states require at least one of these to be on board vessels 16 feet in length or longer - CORRECT ANSWER- Type IV PFDs are throwable devices
PWC operators, no matter what age, must wear an approved... whenever underway - CORRECT ANSWER- personal flotation device (PFD) Fire extinguishers should be placed in an area that is... and not near the... - CORRECT ANSWER- accessible and not near the engine It is recommended that you wait at least... minutes after turning on your vessel's blower (if so equipped) and before starting your engine - CORRECT ANSWER- 4 For an 18- foot power boat, required navigation lights include a red light on the ..., a green light on the... and... - CORRECT ANSWER- red light on the port, green light on starboard, and a white light A 16 foot canoe away from dock after dark must have on hand at least a ... or.... - CORRECT ANSWER- flashlight or lantern Name 2 visual distress signals (VDSs) for use at night - CORRECT ANSWER- i. red flares ii. red meteors iii. electric light Describe the appearance of a divers flag - CORRECT ANSWER- Red flag with white diagonal stripe If an observer is on board when pulling a skier behind a vessel, the vessel should be rated to carry at least... people - CORRECT ANSWER- 3
An easy way to remember priorities for rescuing someone who has fallen into the water is ..., ..., ... and... - CORRECT ANSWER- Reach, throw, row and go True or false: if you capsize, immediately swim to shore to ensure your safety - CORRECT ANSWER- false What are 4 things you should do if a fire erupts on your boat while underway - CORRECT ANSWER- i. Stop the vessel and put on a PFD ii. Keep fire downwind iii. shut off fuel supply iv. Aim extinguisher at base of flames The condition called... occurs when the body loses heat faster than it can produce it - CORRECT ANSWER- hypothermia The primary danger during the first 3-5 minutes of being immersed in cold water is... - CORRECT ANSWER- involuntary gasping, resulting in water inhalation and drowning The position you should assume if trapped in cold water "HELP" stands for - CORRECT ANSWER- Heat Escape Lessening Posture Name four symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning - CORRECT ANSWER- i. irritated eyes ii. headache iii. nausea iv. weakness
v. dizzines Bleeding usually can be controlled by applying ... to the wound - CORRECT ANSWER- direct pressure As the operator of a vessel, you are responsible for ensuring that your passengers understand.. and... - CORRECT ANSWER- basic safety practices and laws Before allowing anyone to operate you PWC, you should remind them that power is ... - CORRECT ANSWER- required for steering control To protect the environment, you should practice the three Rs: R..., R..., R... - CORRECT ANSWER- Reduce, reuse and recycle If you capsize in a canoe, kayak or raft, you should stay on the... side of the craft - CORRECT ANSWER- upstream What are three river hazards that paddlers should avoid - CORRECT ANSWER- i. low head dams ii. rapids iii. strainers When picking up a skier, always keep them in view and on the ... side of the boat - CORRECT ANSWER- operator's In addition to a displayed diver down flag, what indicated that a diver may be below the waters surface - CORRECT ANSWER- bubbles