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NSW PWC Licence Quiz 2

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Question 1

When can a person 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 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

The MINIMUM distance a Personal Watercraft driver travelling at any speed MUST keep from a person in the water in a non-designated surf zone or swimming area is:

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

Question 3

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 4

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 5

In which of the following areas are Personal Watercraft not permitted to operate?

A	Sydney Harbour, including the waters of all tidal bays, rivers and their tributaries (includes the Parramatta River, Middle Harbour and Lane Cove River)
B	Any area with a signposted speed restriction
C	Anywhere where signs indicate Personal Watercraft are prohibited
D	A and C

Question 6

You are about to alter course at speed. To do so safely you should:

A	Look for other vessels before changing direction
B	Maintain throttle to steer the Personal Watercraft effectively
C	Give an appropriate hand signal
D	A and B

Question 7

Which of the following meets the requirements for a lifejacket worn by Personal Watercraft riders in open (offshore) waters?

A	A lifejacket Level 100+ (formerly Type 1) or Level 50 (formerly Type 2) or Level 50S (formerly Type 3)
B	A lifejacket Level 50S (formerly Type 3)
C	A wetsuit
D	An inflatable lifejacket Level 50S (formerly Type 3)

Question 8

Where is the Personal Watercraft restriction zone?

A	Within 200 metres of a riverbank or shore in a zone from Newcastle to Wollongong, including coastal waters
B	On waters between Port Hacking, Wamberal (near Gosford) and the Blue Mountains, not including waters off the coast
C	Within 100 metres of a riverbank or shore on all navigable waters within the Sydney metropolitan area
D	On all NSW navigable waters near towns and cities

Question 9

Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a Personal Watercraft close to residential, picnic or recreation areas?

A	Noise annoys – penalties can apply
B	It is not a problem because people on the shore areas are not in any danger
C	There is no law against riding continuously around in front of such areas
D	What happens on the water has nothing to do with people on the shore

Question 10

The Personal Watercraft Behaviour Label on a Personal Watercraft must be affixed:

A	Near the controls where it can be clearly seen by the driver
B	On the port side near the registration numbers
C	On the stern of the craft so people remounting from the water can see it
D	Anywhere on the craft

Question 11

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 12

The MINIMUM distance which a Personal Watercraft driver MUST keep from the sides of a designated swimming area is:

A	Variable. Depends on the conditions and whether there are any swimmers present
B	10 metres
C	30 metres
D	60 metres

Question 13

When is it permitted to operate a Personal Watercraft between sunset and sunrise in NSW?

A	Never – it is against the law to drive a Personal Watercraft between sunset and sunrise
B	When displaying appropriate navigation lights
C	When travelling in a straight line within 200 metres of the shoreline
D	When travelling at a speed of less than 10 knots

Question 14

When must the driver of a Personal Watercraft hold a current Personal Watercraft Driving Licence?

A	When travelling at less than 10 knots
B	When travelling at more than 10 knots
C	When accompanied by the holder of a General Boat Driving Licence
D	All of the above

Question 15

What are some of the restrictions that apply to Personal Watercraft when towing a water-skier or aquaplaner on navigable waters?

A	Must have a suitable observer
B	Must remain 60 metres from any person in the water
C	Must remain at least 50 metres from any other motorised craft not engaged in towing activities
D	A and B

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