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.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
2.
Who should we report pollution to ?
3.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
4.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
5.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
6.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
7.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
8.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
9.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
10.
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?
11.
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?
12.
What vessels are required to be registered?
13.
Where can you tow a water skier?
14.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
15.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
16.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
17.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
18.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
19.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
20.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
21.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
22.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
23.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
24.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
26.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
27.
Wave height depends on ?
28.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
29.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
30.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
31.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
32.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
33.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
34.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
35.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
36.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
37.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
38.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
39.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
40.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
41.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
42.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
43.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
44.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
45.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
46.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
47.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
48.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
49.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
50.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
51.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
52.
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?
53.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
54.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
55.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
56.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
57.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
58.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
59.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
60.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
61.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
62.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
63.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
64.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
65.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
66.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
67.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
68.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
69.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
70.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
71.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
72.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
73.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
74.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
75.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
76.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
77.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
78.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
79.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
81.
When must a marine radio be carried?
82.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
83.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
84.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
85.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
86.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
87.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
88.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
89.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
90.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
91.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
92.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
93.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
94.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
95.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
96.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
97.
Protected waters include?
98.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
99.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
100.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
101.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
102.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
103.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
104.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
105.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
106.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
107.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
108.
When loading your boat you should ?
109.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
110.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
111.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
112.
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?
113.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
114.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
115.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
116.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
117.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
118.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
119.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
120.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
121.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
122.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
123.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
124.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
125.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
126.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
127.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
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