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 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?
2.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
3.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
4.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
5.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
6.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
7.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
8.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
9.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
10.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
11.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
12.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
13.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
14.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
15.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
16.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
17.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
18.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
19.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
20.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
21.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
22.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
23.
When must a marine radio be carried?
24.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
25.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
26.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
27.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
28.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
29.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
30.
Who should we report pollution to ?
31.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
32.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
33.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
34.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
35.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
36.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
37.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
38.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
39.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
40.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
41.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
42.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
43.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
44.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
45.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
46.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
47.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
49.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
50.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
51.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
52.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
53.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
54.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
55.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
56.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
57.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
58.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
59.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
60.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
61.
When loading your boat you should ?
62.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
63.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
64.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
65.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
66.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
67.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
68.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
69.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
70.
Protected waters include?
71.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
72.
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?
73.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
74.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
75.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
76.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
77.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
78.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
79.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
80.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
81.
What vessels are required to be registered?
82.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
83.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
84.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
85.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
86.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
87.
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?
88.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
89.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
90.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
91.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
92.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
93.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
94.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
95.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
96.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
97.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
98.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
99.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
100.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
101.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
102.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
103.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
104.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
105.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
106.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
107.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
108.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
110.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
111.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
112.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
113.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
114.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
115.
Wave height depends on ?
116.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
117.
Where can you tow a water skier?
118.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
119.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
120.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
121.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
122.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
123.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
124.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
125.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
126.
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?
127.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
