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NSW Boat Licence Quiz 1

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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
D	All of the above

Question 2

Where should you drive a vessel when in a channel?

A	On the port (left-hand) side
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 18 years of age or more when driving a vessel in NSW?

A	Under 0.08
B	Under 0.02
C	Under 0.05
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 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

Question 6

What type of lifejacket MUST be worn when boating alone in a power vessel under 4.8 metres on enclosed waters?

A	No lifejacket is required when boating alone in this situation
B	Only a Level 100+ (formerly Type 1) lifejacket is suitable in this situation
C	Not necessary to wear the lifejacket as long as there is one in good condition and accessible if the need arises
D	Any approved lifejacket of Level 50S (formerly Type 3) or higher

Question 7

When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea) on which side should you keep this type of navigation mark to stay in the channel?

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

In what circumstances MUST a child under 12 years of age wear a lifejacket?

A	At all times on a vessel under 4.8 metres
B	When being towed on any apparatus
C	When in an open area of a vessel less than 8 metres underway
D	All of the above

Question 9

In what circumstances MUST a person on a vessel under 4.8 metres wear a lifejacket?

A	After sunset and before sunrise
B	On open and alpine waters
C	When boating alone
D	All of the above

Question 10

When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea), on which side of your vessel should you keep this red marker?

A	On the port (left-hand) side
B	On the starboard (right-hand) side
C	On either side – it doesn’t matter
D	Stay in the middle of the channel regardless of the mark

Question 11

When travelling UPSTREAM (away from the sea), on which side should you keep a flashing green light to stay within the channel?

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 marker

Question 12

You are driving a power boat at night and you see a vessel off your port bow (in front of you, to your left). Who should give way?

A	The other vessel
B	The vessel that you are driving
C	The driver of the slower vessel
D	The driver of the smaller vessel

Question 13

You are driving a power-driven vessel and see a vessel ahead of you exhibiting these lights. What should you do?

A	Alter your course to starboard (right)
B	Alter your course to port (left)
C	Maintain your speed and course
D	Stop immediately and turn off all lights

Question 14

You are driving this vessel between sunset and sunrise. What navigation lights MUST be displayed?

A	Red and green sidelights plus an unobstructed all-round white light or white masthead light and white stern light)
B	Red and green sidelights only
C	A white masthead light only
D	No lights are required

Question 15

A vessel showing these lights is seen ahead. It is a:

A	Power-driven vessel more than 5 metres in length
B	Sailing vessel under sail
C	Trawler
D	Ferry in chains

Question 16

What does this sign mean?

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 17

When do sailing 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
B	Only when approaching from the starboard (right-hand) side in a narrow channel
C	Only when participating in an official aquatic event such as a race or regatta, where there are official race marks in place
D	When a powerboat is at anchor

Question 18

When is the MOST DANGEROUS time to cross a coastal bar?

A	On an incoming tide (flood tide)
B	On an outgoing tide (ebb tide)
C	Slack water (top or bottom of the tide)
D	All of the above

Question 19

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

Question 20

What navigation mark is this?

A	An isolated danger mark
B	A channel blocked mark
C	A special mark
D	A port lateral mark

Question 21

Where should safety equipment, such as fire extinguishers and emergency signalling devices e.g. flares, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB), be stored?

A	In a readily accessible and protected position
B	Locked and secure under a bunk
C	As far away as possible from passengers who might accidentally damage them
D	In a box kept secure in a locked compartment

Question 22

Who should be encouraged to wear a lifejacket at all times?

A	Children (even when not mandatory to wear lifejackets)
B	Elderly people and poor swimmers
C	People with medical conditions (e.g. heart or breathing problems)
D	All of the above

Question 23

What should you do to ensure your boat’s wash does NOT excessively impact on other vessels or the foreshore?

A	Always travel at 8 knots
B	Constantly observe and consider the effects of your wash
C	Always travel at the speed shown on speed restriction signs
D	Travel as close to other vessels or the shore as possible

Question 24

What dangers can exist when boating on inland waters?

A	Submerged hazards in murky waters
B	Strong currents
C	Cold water
D	All of the above

Question 25

Who can service an inflatable lifejacket?

A	Anyone
B	The manufacturer or their authorised service agent
C	Anyone, but only if the manufacturer provides self-servicing instructions
D	Both B and C

Question 26

‘Bow riding’ is illegal and dangerous. What is it?

A	Sitting with legs over the gunwale (edge) of a moving powerboat
B	Sitting on the bow of a moving powerboat where a person is at risk of falling overboard
C	Dangling arms over the gunwale (edge) of a moving powerboat
D	All the above

Question 27

What is the main purpose of navigation lights on a boat?

A	To light up the waterway ahead like the headlights of a car
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 28

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 29

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
C	Increase speed and manoeuvre vessel to find a direction to minimise spray and the effect of the sun
D	Immediately turn sharply away from the sun

Question 30

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 31

When returning over a coastal bar or travelling with a large ‘following sea’ offshore, the SAFEST option is to:

A	Maintain a position behind a wave, but not too close
B	Maintain a position just in front of a wave
C	Proceed at speed through the waves
D	Maintain a position on top of a wave

Question 32

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
B	To keep a lookout for dangers ahead only when towing
C	To inform the driver about other vessels approaching from ahead
D	To watch the towed people and report all matters affecting the tow to the driver

Question 33

When is it appropriate to dispose of rubbish overboard?

A	Never – all rubbish should be appropriately disposed of ashore
B	Only if it consists of biodegradable food scraps
C	Only when the rubbish is heavy enough to sink to the sea bed
D	At any time when operating in open waters

Question 34

For environmental reasons, where should you avoid driving your boat?

A	Deep, wide river channels
B	Shallow areas, which contain seagrasses
C	Boundaries between murky and clear water
D	Bar crossings

Question 35

What type of lifejacket MUST you wear on a powerboat less than 4.8 metres in OPEN water?

A	Lifejacket Level 100+ (formerly Type 1) as a minimum for each person on board
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 36

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
C	At all times
D	When operating a vessel 2 or more nautical miles off the coast

Question 37

You hear a ‘mayday’ call on the radio. Your first response should be to:

A	Monitor the radio. If a shore station fails to respond, attempt to relay the message
B	Render assistance immediately
C	Ignore the message. Emergency services will respond
D	Activate your Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Question 38

When is a reduction in the number of maximum 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 39

What should you do when approaching a much larger vessel in a channel?

A	Signal to the larger vessel that you are holding your course
B	Keep well clear and, if necessary, pass astern at a safe distance
C	Increase speed and cross close in front of the larger vessel
D	Hold your course and let the larger vessel take any necessary avoiding action

Question 40

From what minimum speed must a skipper (driver) keep at least 30 metres from another vessel?

A	10 knots
B	8 knots
C	6 knots
D	4 knots

Question 41

When happens when an engine kill switch is activated?

A	A distress signal is activated
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 42

What does a ‘dive flag’ look like?

A	White and blue flag with swallow tail
B	Red and white flag
C	Yellow with black dot flag
D	Blue with centred white square

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