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.
When loading your boat you should ?
2.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
3.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
4.
Where can you tow a water skier?
5.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
6.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
7.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
8.
What vessels are required to be registered?
9.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
10.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
11.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
12.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
13.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
14.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
15.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
16.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
17.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
18.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
19.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
20.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
21.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
22.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
23.
Wave height depends on ?
24.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
25.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
26.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
27.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
28.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
29.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
30.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
31.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
32.
When must a marine radio be carried?
33.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
34.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
35.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
36.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
37.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
38.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
39.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
40.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
41.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
42.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
43.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
44.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
45.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
46.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
47.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
48.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
49.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
50.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
51.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
52.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
53.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
54.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
55.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
56.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
57.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
58.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
59.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
60.
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?
61.
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?
62.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
63.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
64.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
65.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
66.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
67.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
69.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
70.
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?
71.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
72.
Who should we report pollution to ?
73.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
74.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
76.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
77.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
78.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
79.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
80.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
81.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
82.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
83.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
84.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
85.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
86.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
87.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
88.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
89.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
90.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
91.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
92.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
93.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
94.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
95.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
96.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
97.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
98.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
99.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
100.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
101.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
102.
Protected waters include?
103.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
104.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
105.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
106.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
107.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
108.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
109.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
110.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
111.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
112.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
113.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
114.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
115.
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?
116.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
117.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
118.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
119.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
120.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
121.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
122.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
123.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
124.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
125.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
126.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
127.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
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