New Jersey Boating Safety Exam Review Introduction

According to New Jersey state law, what is required for anyone 12 years of age or younger while underway in a boat?

• To be wearing a Personal Flotation Device (PFD)

• To have a boating license

• To be accompanied by an adult

• To wear a helmet

Fill in the blank: In New Jersey, it is required by law that anyone _______ years of age or younger must wear a PFD while underway in a boat.

• 12

• 10

• 14

• 16

Tags

CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

In New Jersey, everyone is recommended to wear a PFD while boating, but it is only required by law for those 12 years of age or younger while underway in a boat.

• True

• False

What is the minimum age required to possess a New Jersey State boat safety certificate?

• 13 years of age

• 10 years of age

• 15 years of age

• 18 years of age

To operate a jet ski or similar watercraft in New Jersey, you must be at least how many years old?

• 16 years old

• 12 years old

• 18 years old

• 14 years old

You must have your New Jersey boat safety certificate on your person while operating any powerboat in the state.

• True

• False

What is the minimum age to operate a powerboat in New Jersey, provided it is operated exclusively by a trolling motor of one horsepower or less, or if the boat is longer than twelve feet and has less than ten horsepower?

• 13 years of age or older

• 10 years of age or older

• 15 years of age or older

• 18 years of age or older

If you are under the age of 13, are you allowed to operate any power vessel in the state of New Jersey?

• No

• Yes, with adult supervision

• Yes, with a boating license

• Yes, on private property only

The Coast Guard navigation rules in New Jersey primarily revolve around which times of day?

• When the Sun rises and when the Sun sets and when visibility is restricted

• Only during daylight hours

• Only at night

• During high tide and low tide

The time on your watch is:

• 3:00

• 6:00

• 9:00

• 12:00

Tags

CCSS.1.MD.B.3