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NSW Boat Licence Quiz 2

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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

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 3

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 4

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 5

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 6

You see this light displayed on a vessel ahead of yours. It could be:

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 7

What light 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 8

When travelling UPSTREAM (away from 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 9

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 10

What do these signs mean?

A	4 kilometres to the next hazard
B	Water depth is less than 4 metres in this direction
C	Keep 4 metres from the banks in this area
D	Maximum speed 4 nautical miles per hour (knots) in the direction indicated

Question 11

When should you switch on and display navigation lights on a vessel underway?

A	Only when it is dark
B	From sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility
C	At night only when travelling on open waters (the sea)
D	At night in port areas only

Question 12

When must an inflatable lifejacket be serviced?

A	When there is evidence of damage
B	Every 12 months or when the manufacturer recommends it
C	After it has been activated
D	All of the above

Question 13

In what circumstances MUST a person on a powerboat less than 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 14

What kind of navigation mark is this?

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

Question 15

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 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

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 18

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 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 master (driver) thinks is safe

Question 20

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 21

What is the minimum age requirement of an observer when water-skiing/wakeboarding/aquaplaning if the observer is NOT the holder of a General Boat Driving Licence?

A	14 years
B	15 years
C	16 years
D	18 years

Question 22

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 23

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 24

When navigating near whales, which of the following is correct:

A	Stay at least 100 metres from any whale
B	Stay at least 500 metres away if a calf is present
C	Wait ahead in the path of the whales rather than chase them
D	All of the above

Question 25

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 26

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

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

Question 27

When is it COMPULSORY to carry a waterproof torch on navigable waters on a powered vessel (other than a personal watercraft)?

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 28

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

Question 29

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
D	Weather conditions are poor

Question 30

An efficient sound signalling device is required to be carried:

A	Only on vessels proceeding to open waters
B	Only on power driven vessels over 8 metres in length
C	On all vessels (other than paddle craft, personal watercraft, tenders and ‘off-the-beach’ vessels)
D	Only on vessels operating after sunset

Question 31

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 32

When navigating through a mooring area you should:

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
D	Use an observer

Question 33

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 34

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 vessel after sunset and before sunrise at a speed of 10 knots or more
C	Operate a power boat at 10 knots or more while towing a person
D	All the above

Question 35

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 36

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 37

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 38

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 2) or greater

Question 39

When MUST a person being towed (water-skiing, wakeboarding or similar activities) wear a lifejacket?

A	At all times
B	Only when the driver insists
C	When the towed person thinks it is a good idea
D	When the water is cold or dirty

Question 40

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 41

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 42

What is the minimum safe distance to keep from a ‘dive flag’ on the water?

A	30 metres
B	60 metres
C	80 metres
D	100 metres

Question 43

‘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

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