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.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
2.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
3.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
4.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
5.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
6.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
7.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
8.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
9.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
10.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
11.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
12.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
13.
Who should we report pollution to ?
14.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
15.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
17.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
18.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
19.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
20.
What vessels are required to be registered?
21.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
22.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
23.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
24.
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?
25.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
26.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
27.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
28.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
29.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
30.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
31.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
32.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
33.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
34.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
35.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
36.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
37.
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?
38.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
39.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
40.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
41.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
42.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
43.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
44.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
45.
Protected waters include?
46.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
47.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
48.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
49.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
50.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
51.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
52.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
53.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
54.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
56.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
57.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
58.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
59.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
60.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
61.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
62.
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?
63.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
64.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
65.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
66.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
67.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
68.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
69.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
70.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
71.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
72.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
73.
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?
74.
When must a marine radio be carried?
75.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
76.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
77.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
78.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
79.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
80.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
81.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
82.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
83.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
84.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
85.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
86.
When loading your boat you should ?
87.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
88.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
89.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
90.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
91.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
92.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
93.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
94.
Where can you tow a water skier?
95.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
96.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
97.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
98.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
99.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
100.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
101.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
102.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
103.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
104.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
105.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
106.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
107.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
108.
Wave height depends on ?
109.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
110.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
111.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
112.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
113.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
114.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
115.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
116.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
117.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
118.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
119.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
120.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
121.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
122.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
123.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
124.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
125.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
126.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
127.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
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