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.
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?
3.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
4.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
5.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
6.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
7.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
8.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
9.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
10.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
11.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
12.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
13.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
14.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
15.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
16.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
17.
When loading your boat you should ?
18.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
19.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
20.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
21.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
22.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
23.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
24.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
25.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
26.
What vessels are required to be registered?
27.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
28.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
29.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
30.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
31.
Protected waters include?
32.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
33.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
34.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
35.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
36.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
37.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
38.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
40.
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?
41.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
42.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
43.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
44.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
45.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
46.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
47.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
48.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
49.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
50.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
51.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
52.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
53.
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?
54.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
55.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
56.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
57.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
58.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
59.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
60.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
61.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
62.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
63.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
64.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
65.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
66.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
67.
Who should we report pollution to ?
68.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
69.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
70.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
71.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
72.
Where can you tow a water skier?
73.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
74.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
75.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
76.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
77.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
78.
When must a marine radio be carried?
79.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
80.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
81.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
82.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
83.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
84.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
85.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
86.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
87.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
88.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
89.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
90.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
91.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
92.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
93.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
94.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
95.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
96.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
97.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
98.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
99.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
100.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
101.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
102.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
103.
Wave height depends on ?
104.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
105.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
106.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
107.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
108.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
109.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
110.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
111.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
112.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
113.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
114.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
115.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
116.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
117.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
118.
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?
119.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
120.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
121.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
122.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
123.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
124.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
125.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
126.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
127.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
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