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NSW PWC Licence Quiz 3

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Question 1

When can a person aged from 12 to under 16 years 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

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 (approx. 11 km/h) MUST keep from any other vessel is:

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

Question 5

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 6

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 7

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 8

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 9

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

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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 12

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 13

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

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