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 should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
3.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
4.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
5.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
6.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
7.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
8.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
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.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
11.
Wave height depends on ?
12.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
13.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
14.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
15.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
16.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
17.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
18.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
19.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
20.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
21.
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?
22.
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?
23.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
24.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
25.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
26.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
27.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
28.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
29.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
30.
When loading your boat you should ?
31.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
32.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
33.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
34.
Who should we report pollution to ?
35.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
36.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
37.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
38.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
39.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
40.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
41.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
42.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
43.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
44.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
45.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
46.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
47.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
48.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
49.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
50.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
51.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
52.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
53.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
54.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
55.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
56.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
57.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
58.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
59.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
60.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
61.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
63.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
64.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
65.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
66.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
67.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
68.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
69.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
70.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
71.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
72.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
73.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
74.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
75.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
76.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
77.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
78.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
79.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
80.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
81.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
82.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
83.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
84.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
85.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
86.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
87.
Where can you tow a water skier?
88.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
89.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
90.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
91.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
92.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
93.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
94.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
95.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
96.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
97.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
98.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
99.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
100.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
101.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
102.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
103.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
104.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
105.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
106.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
107.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
108.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
109.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
110.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
111.
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?
112.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
113.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
114.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
115.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
116.
When must a marine radio be carried?
117.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
118.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
119.
Protected waters include?
120.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
122.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
123.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
124.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
125.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
126.
What vessels are required to be registered?
127.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
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