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.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
2.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
3.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
4.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
5.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
6.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
7.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
8.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
9.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
10.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
11.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
12.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
13.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
14.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
15.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
16.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
17.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
18.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
19.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
20.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
21.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
22.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
23.
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?
24.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
25.
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?
26.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
27.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
28.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
29.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
30.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
31.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
32.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
33.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
34.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
35.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
36.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
37.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
39.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
40.
When must a marine radio be carried?
41.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
42.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
43.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
44.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
45.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
46.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
47.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
48.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
49.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
50.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
51.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
52.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
53.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
54.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
55.
When loading your boat you should ?
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 kind of navigation mark is this?
58.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
59.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
60.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
61.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
62.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
63.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
64.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
65.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
66.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
67.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
68.
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?
69.
Where can you tow a water skier?
70.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
71.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
72.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
73.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
74.
What vessels are required to be registered?
75.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
76.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
77.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
78.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
79.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
80.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
81.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
82.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
83.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
84.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
85.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
86.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
87.
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?
88.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
89.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
90.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
91.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
92.
Protected waters include?
93.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
94.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
95.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
96.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
97.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
98.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
99.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
100.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
101.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
102.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
103.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
104.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
105.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
106.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
107.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
108.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
109.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
111.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
112.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
113.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
114.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
115.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
116.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
117.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
118.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
119.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
120.
Wave height depends on ?
121.
Who should we report pollution to ?
122.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
123.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
124.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
125.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
126.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
127.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
