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NSW PWC Licence Quiz 1

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Question 1

When can a person aged from 12 to under 16 years of age operate a Personal Watercraft at a speed of 10 to 20 knots?

A	When they hold a current Personal Watercraft Driving Licence and are unaccompanied
B	When they hold a current General Boat Driving Licence and are accompanied by an adult
C	When they are accompanied by a Personal Watercraft Driving Licence holder who is aged under 16
D	When they hold a current Personal Watercraft Driving Licence and are accompanied by a Personal Watercraft Driving Licence holder who is 16 years of age or older

Question 2

Which of the following activities is classed as ‘irregular driving’ for Personal Watercraft users?

A	Driving in a circle or other pattern
B	Weaving or diverting
C	Surfing or jumping any swell, wave or wash
D	All of the above

Question 3

The minimum distance that a Personal Watercraft being driven at 6 knots or more MUST keep from a non- motorised craft (such as a canoe, rowing shell, kayak, sailing dinghy, etc.) is:

A	100 metres
B	60 metres
C	30 metres
D	10 metres

Question 4

The minimum distance that a Personal Watercraft being driven at 6 knots or more (approximately 11 km/h) MUST keep from another power craft is:

A	10 metres
B	30 metres
C	60 metres
D	100 metres

Question 5

Which of the following meets the requirements for a lifejacket worn by Personal Watercraft riders on enclosed waters?

A	No lifejacket is required on enclosed waters
B	Must be a wetsuit
C	Must be either a lifejacket Level 100+ (formerly Type 1), Level 50 (formerly Type 2) or Level 50S (formerly Type 3)
D	Must be a lifejacket Level 100+ (formerly Type 1) only

Question 6

What additional equipment must be carried on a Personal Watercraft when conducting ‘tow in surfing’?

A	A rescue sled and quick release floating tow rope of minimum length 7 metres
B	Dive fins and a safety knife
C	A two-way communication device and tool kit
D	All of the above

Question 7

In the event of falling off a Personal Watercraft, a safety lanyard is attached to the driver’s wrist or lifejacket for what purpose?

A	To activate a distress signal
B	To cause the Personal Watercraft’s engine to shut down and the machine to stop
C	To automatically inflate your lifejacket
D	To ensure the Personal Watercraft maintains its current course

Question 8

The registration numbers on a Personal Watercraft must be a minimum size of 100 mm and be:

A	In a contrasting colour to the hull
B	Displayed on the central arm or stern of the craft
C	Located below the spray rail
D	Displayed on the port side of the craft only

Question 9

How far must a Personal Watercraft, when driven at a speed greater than 6 knots, keep away from moored or anchored vessels?

A	30 metres
B	300 metres
C	60 metres
D	100 metres

Question 10

When is a Personal Watercraft able to tow a person on navigable waters without an observer?

A	When travelling at less than 10 knots
B	Never. An observer must be used when towing a person
C	When towing on dams or lakes
D	Only when towing in a surf break in accordance with tow-in-surfing requirements

Question 11

Who is committing an offence if an unlicensed person is driving a Personal Watercraft?

A	The driver
B	The owner
C	The passenger
D	Both A and B

Question 12

When is ‘irregular driving’ on navigable waters in front of dwellings allowed?

A	When 150 metres from the shore
B	Never
C	When 200 metres or more from the shore
D	Between sunrise and sunset

Question 13

What distance must a Personal Watercraft, when towing a water-skier or aquaplaner, keep from a person in the water?

A	100 metres
B	60 metres
C	200 metres
D	30 metres

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