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.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
2.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
3.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
4.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
5.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
6.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
7.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
8.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
9.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
11.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
12.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
13.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
14.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
15.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
16.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
17.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
18.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
19.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
20.
When must a marine radio be carried?
21.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
22.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
23.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
24.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
25.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
26.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
27.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
28.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
29.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
30.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
31.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
32.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
33.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
34.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
35.
Protected waters include?
36.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
37.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
38.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
39.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
40.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
41.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
42.
Who should we report pollution to ?
43.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
44.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
45.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
46.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
47.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
48.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
49.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
50.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
51.
When loading your boat you should ?
52.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
53.
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?
54.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
55.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
56.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
57.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
58.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
59.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
60.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
61.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
62.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
63.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
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 is this?
66.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
67.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
68.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
69.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
70.
Wave height depends on ?
71.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
72.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
73.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
74.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
75.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
77.
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?
78.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
79.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
80.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
81.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
82.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
83.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
84.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
85.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
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 should you activate your EPIRB?
88.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
89.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
90.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
91.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
92.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
93.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
94.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
95.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
96.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
97.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
98.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
99.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
100.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
101.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
102.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
103.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
104.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
105.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
106.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
107.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
108.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
109.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
110.
Where can you tow a water skier?
111.
What vessels are required to be registered?
112.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
113.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
114.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
115.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
116.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
117.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
118.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
119.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
120.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
121.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
122.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
123.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
124.
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?
125.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
126.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
127.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
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