This skippers ticket quiz helps you learn about the Western Australian Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST). It is based on the RST Workbook.
- Choose the answer you believe is correct.
- You need to answer all the questions in the quiz to see your results.
- You will be asked a total of 40 questions.
- You need to achieve a score of 85% or higher to pass the RST theory test.
Happy practising!
1.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
2.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
3.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
4.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
5.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
6.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
7.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
8.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
10.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
11.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
12.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
13.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
14.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
15.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
16.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
17.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
18.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
19.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
20.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
21.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
22.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
23.
When loading your boat you should ?
24.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
25.
When about to undertake a recreational boating trip, on what occasion is it advisable to inform relatives, friends or local authorities of your travel plans and estimated time of arrival at destination or return?
26.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
27.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
28.
Where can you tow a water skier?
29.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
30.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
31.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
32.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
33.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
34.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
35.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
36.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
37.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
38.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
39.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
40.
Wave height depends on ?
41.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
42.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
43.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
44.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
45.
Who should we report pollution to ?
46.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
47.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
48.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
49.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
50.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
51.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
53.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
54.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
55.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
56.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
57.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
58.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
59.
A top has fallen off a Cardinal Mark. The colours on the pole from the top down are Black – Yellow – Black. What type of navigation mark is it?
60.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
61.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
62.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
63.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
64.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
65.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
66.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
67.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
68.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
69.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
70.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
71.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
72.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
73.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
74.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
75.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
76.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
77.
When must a marine radio be carried?
78.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
79.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
80.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
81.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
82.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
83.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
84.
The skipper of a motorboat has right of way and an approaching vessel is not taking any action to avoid a collision, what should you do?
85.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
86.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
87.
Protected waters include?
88.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
89.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
90.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
91.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
92.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
93.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
94.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
95.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
96.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
97.
What vessels are required to be registered?
98.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
99.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
100.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
101.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
102.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
103.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
104.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
105.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
106.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
107.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
108.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
109.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
110.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
111.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
112.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
113.
You are in charge of a motor boat with right of way and an approaching motor boat did not seem to be taking action to prevent a collision, what would you do?
114.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
115.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
116.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
117.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
118.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
119.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
120.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
121.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
122.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
123.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
124.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
125.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
126.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
127.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
RTO Code: 91487