NSW Boat Licence Quiz 3
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Question 1 |
The responsibility of the master (driver) of a vessel is to:
A | Maintain a proper lookout and avoid collision |
B | Ensure the safety of those on board the vessel |
C | Ensure that all safety equipment is accessible and stored on board correctly
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D | All of the above |
Question 2 |
Where should you drive a vessel when in a channel?
A | On the port (left-hand) side
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B | In the middle of the channel |
C | On the starboard (right-hand) side |
D | On any side – it does not matter as long as a collision does not occur |
Question 3 |
What is the MAXIMUM permissible blood alcohol level for a person aged 18 years of age or more when driving a vessel in NSW?
A | Under 0.08 |
B | Under 0.05 |
C | Under 0.02 |
D | Nil |
Question 4 |
What best describes a skipper’s (driver’s) responsibility regarding speed on the water?
A | Travelling at a speed the hull is designed to reach |
B | Travelling at a speed at which sudden danger can be avoided |
C | Travelling at a speed for the best comfort of passengers and fuel efficiency |
D | Travelling at any speed unless signposted otherwise |
Question 5 |
When driving a power vessel at any speed or towing a person, what is the MINIMUM distance both the vessel and the towed person MUST keep from a person in the water?
A | 60 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance |
B | 30 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance
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C | 100 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance |
D | Any distance which you consider safe |
Question 6 |
When driving a vessel at 6 knots or more, or towing a person, what is the MINIMUM distance both the vessel and any
towed person MUST keep from power-driven vessels, land or structures?
A | 30 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance |
B | 60 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance |
C | 100 metres or, if not possible, a safe distance |
D | It doesn’t matter as long as you navigate with care |
E | Use an EPIRB |
Question 7 |
When travelling UPSTREAM (away from the sea), on which side should you keep this type of navigation mark to stay in the channel? ![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/starboard-mark.jpg)
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A | Your port (left-hand side) |
B | Your starboard (right-hand) side |
C | Either side (it does not matter) |
D | Stay in the middle of the channel regardless of the mark |
Question 8 |
When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea), on which side should you keep a flashing red light to stay within the channel? ![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/light.png)
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A | Your port (left-hand) side |
B | Your starboard (right-hand) side |
C | Either side – it does not matter) |
D | Stay in the middle of the channel regardless of the mark |
Question 9 |
You see this light displayed on a vessel ahead of yours. It could be:
![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/white-light.png)
![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/white-light.png)
A | A vessel at anchor |
B | The stern (back) of a vessel underway |
C | The torch of a canoe or row boat |
D | Any of the above |
Question 10 |
What lights must a 7.5 metre power driven vessel display when it is drifting at night?
A | All-round white light and separate or combined sidelights |
B | All-round white light only |
C | Flashing strobe light |
D | No lights needed when drifting |
Question 11 |
What navigation mark is this? ![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/navigationmark.png)
![](https://boatquiz.abcboating.com/wp-content/uploads/navigationmark.png)
A | An isolated danger mark |
B | A channel blocked mark |
C | A special mark |
D | A port lateral mark |
Question 12 |
When happens when an engine kill switch is activated?
A | A distress signal is activated
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B | The driver’s lifejacket is automatically inflated |
C | The vessel maintains its current speed and course |
D | The engine shuts down and the vessel stops |
Question 13 |
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A | Maximum speed of 4 knots is required until signposted otherwise |
B | Powered vessels are prohibited in this area at all times |
C | Travel at a speed which minimises the wash created, to ensure the wash does not cause a nuisance, annoyance or danger |
D | Water-skiing prohibited in the area at all times |
Question 14 |
When do sail vessels, operating only under sail, have right of way over a power-driven vessel under way?
A | At all times – unless the sailing vessel is overtaking, or if the power vessel is displaying an orange diamond
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B | Only when approaching from the right-hand side |
C | Only when participating in an aquatic event such as a race or regatta |
D | When a powerboat is at anchor |
Question 15 |
What is the main purpose of navigation lights on a boat?
A | To light up the waterway ahead like the headlights of a car
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B | To allow the crew to see what they are doing on board |
C | To help rescue or emergency response craft find you at night |
D | To indicate a vessel’s position to other vessels |
Question 16 |
At night, a vessel at anchor MUST display:
A | Sidelights |
B | Masthead light forward |
C | All-round white light |
D | No lights are required |
Question 17 |
You are driving a vessel at speed and your vision is suddenly affected by glare from the sun. Your immediate reaction should be:
A | Slow down or stop |
B | Continue driving at speed in anticipation that you will regain your vision
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C | Increase speed and manoeuvre vessel to find a direction to minimise spray and the effect of the sun
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D | Immediately turn sharply away from the sun
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Question 18 |
When is the MOST DANGEROUS time to cross a
coastal bar?
A | On an incoming tide (flood tide)
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B | On an outgoing tide (ebb tide) |
C | Slack water (top or bottom of the tide) |
D | All of the above |
Question 19 |
What factors influence the way a boat handles at sea?
A | The vessel’s hull design and the amount of power used to propel it |
B | Wave direction and the way a boat is steered |
C | The load (including people) carried on board |
D | All the above |
Question 20 |
The maximum number of people permitted to be towed behind a vessel is:
A | Five people |
B | Whatever the apparatus manufacturer states is permissible |
C | Three people |
D | Whatever the vessel’s skipper (driver) thinks is safe
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Question 21 |
What is the responsibility of the observer on board a vessel towing water-skiers or aquaplaners?
A | To signal to skiers when they get too close to the shore
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B | To keep a lookout for dangers ahead only when towing |
C | To inform the driver about other vessels approaching from ahead
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D | To watch the towed people and report all matters affecting the tow to the driver |
Question 22 |
What is the MINIMUM distance you should anchor your vessel from a submarine cable?
A | 200 metres |
B | 150 metres
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C | 100 metres |
D | 50 metres |
Question 23 |
Who should be encouraged to wear a lifejacket at all times?
A | Children (even when not mandatory to wear lifejackets)
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B | Elderly persons and poor swimmers |
C | Persons with medical conditions (e.g. heart or breathing problems)
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D | All of the above
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Question 24 |
It is COMPULSORY to carry a marine two-way radio:
A | On all vessels on all waters |
B | On all vessels proceeding more than 2 nautical miles from the coastline
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C | On all vessels over 5 metres in length |
D | On all vessels in isolated areas |
Question 25 |
When is it COMPULSORY to carry a waterproof torch on navigable waters on a powered vessel (other than a personal water craft)?
A | On vessels of more than 5 metres in length |
B | Between sunset and sunrise |
C | At all times |
D | Only if going more than 2 nautical miles offshore |
Question 26 |
What is the minimum number of hand held distress signals required to be carried on a vessel on OPEN waters?
A | One orange smoke flare and one red flare |
B | Two orange smoke flares and two red flares |
C | Three orange smoke flares and three red flares |
D | Four orange smoke flares and four red flares
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Question 27 |
Flares, ‘V’ sheet, map and a compass are some of the COMPULSORY items you need on your boat when:
A | More than 2 nautical miles offshore |
B | More than 400 metres from any shore |
C | Operating in open waters
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D | Weather conditions are poor |
Question 28 |
You have an emergency on board your vessel and you assess that you need flares to signal for assistance. When would you ignite the flares?
A | As soon as you realise you need assistance |
B | Every hour |
C | When you see an aircraft, or when people on shore or in other boats are in visual range |
D | Between sunset and sunrise |
Question 29 |
What type of lifejacket MUST you wear on a runabout in OPEN water?
A | Lifejacket Level 100 (formerly Type 1) as a minimum for each person on board
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B | Either lifejacket Level 100 formerly Type 1) or lifejacket Level 50 (formerly Type 2) for each person on board |
C | Any type of lifejacket as long as there is one for each person on board |
D | Any mixture of lifejacket Levels 100 (formerly Type 1), 50 (formerly Type 2) and 50S (formerly Type 3), or a wetsuit as long as there is one for each person on board |
Question 30 |
When is it COMPULSORY to carry an EPIRB (Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon)?
A | When crossing a coastal bar |
B | When operating a vessel less than 5 metres in length on enclosed waters
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C | At all times |
D | When operating a vessel 2 or more nautical miles off the coast |
Question 31 |
When navigating through a mooring area you:
A | Slow right down and keep a good lookout |
B | Travel through as quickly as possible |
C | Only give way to vessels on your starboard (right-hand) side
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D | Should use an observer |
Question 32 |
To reduce the risk of hypothermia when in a runabout in cold weather, a person should:
A | Wear light clothing to easily move around the boat |
B | Stay immersed in water if their boat capsizes |
C | Do nothing since hypothermia is unavoidable |
D | Wear warm clothing and a lifejacket |
Question 33 |
If you find yourself in cold water, what can you do to extend survival time?
A | Move constantly and do not remove clothing
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B | Remove all wet clothing and float on your back |
C | Assume the Heat Escape Lessening Posture (HELP) and do not remove clothing
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D | Remove clothing and maintain movement of your arms and legs |
Question 34 |
When should the radio message ‘mayday’ be used?
A | When a vessel and its occupants are in grave and immediate danger
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B | When a vessel has broken down and requires a tow |
C | To introduce a strong wind warning
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D | To introduce a navigational warning |
Question 35 |
Which of the following activities must NOT be undertaken by a person under 16 years of age who holds a General Boat Driving Licence?
A | Operate a vessel at greater than 20 knots |
B | Operate a power boat at 10 knots or more while towing a person |
C | Operate a vessel after sunset and before sunrise at a speed of 10 knots or more
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D | All the above |
Question 36 |
When is a reduction of the maximum number of persons shown on a Safety Label recommended?
A | Only when boating in poor weather conditions |
B | Only when operating a commercial vessel |
C | When there are children on board |
D | When boating in poor weather conditions or when operating on open waters |
Question 37 |
Who is responsible for ensuring towed persons wear a lifejacket?
A | The observer |
B | The towed person |
C | The vessel master |
D | It is not an offence, so nobody is responsible |
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