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 should you turn on your navigation lights?
2.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
3.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
4.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
6.
When loading your boat you should ?
7.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
8.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
9.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
10.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
11.
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?
12.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
13.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
14.
Protected waters include?
15.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
16.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
17.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
18.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
19.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
20.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
21.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
22.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
23.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
24.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
25.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
26.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
27.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
28.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
29.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
30.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
31.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
32.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
33.
What vessels are required to be registered?
34.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
35.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
36.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
37.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
38.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
39.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
40.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
41.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
42.
Wave height depends on ?
43.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
44.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
45.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
46.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
47.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
48.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
49.
Who should we report pollution to ?
50.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
51.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
52.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
53.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
54.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
55.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
56.
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?
57.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
58.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
59.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
60.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
61.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
62.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
63.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
64.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
65.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
66.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
67.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
68.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
69.
Where can you tow a water skier?
70.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
71.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
72.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
73.
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?
74.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
75.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
76.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
77.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
78.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
79.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
80.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
81.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
82.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
83.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
84.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
85.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
86.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
87.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
88.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
89.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
90.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
91.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
92.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
93.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
94.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
95.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
96.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
97.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
98.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
99.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
100.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
101.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
102.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
103.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
104.
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?
105.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
106.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
107.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
108.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
109.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
110.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
111.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
112.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
113.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
114.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
115.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
116.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
117.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
118.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
119.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
120.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
121.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
122.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
123.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
124.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
125.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
126.
When must a marine radio be carried?
127.
What is chart datum?
RTO Code: 91487