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.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
2.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
3.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
4.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
5.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
6.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
7.
Wave height depends on ?
8.
What vessels are required to be registered?
9.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
11.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
12.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
13.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
14.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
15.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
16.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
17.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
18.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
19.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
20.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
21.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
22.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
23.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
24.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
25.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
26.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
27.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
28.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
29.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
30.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
31.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
32.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
33.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
34.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
35.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
36.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
37.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
38.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
39.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
40.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
41.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
42.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
43.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
44.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
45.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
46.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
48.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
49.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
50.
When loading your boat you should ?
51.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
52.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
53.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
54.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
55.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
56.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
57.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
58.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
59.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
60.
Protected waters include?
61.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
62.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
63.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
64.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
65.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
66.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
67.
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?
68.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
69.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
70.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
71.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
72.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
73.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
74.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
75.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
76.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
77.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
78.
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?
79.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
80.
Who should we report pollution to ?
81.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
82.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
83.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
84.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
85.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
86.
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?
87.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
88.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
89.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
90.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
91.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
92.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
93.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
94.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
95.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
96.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
97.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
98.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
99.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
100.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
101.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
102.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
103.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
104.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
105.
Where can you tow a water skier?
106.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
107.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
108.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
109.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
110.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
111.
When must a marine radio be carried?
112.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
113.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
114.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
115.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
116.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
117.
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?
118.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
119.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
120.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
121.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
122.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
123.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
124.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
125.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
126.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
127.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be: