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.
Which navigation mark has two black balls on top and is colored red and black?
2.
When must an approved marine band radio be carried?
3.
What kind of navigation mark is this?
4.
What resrictions apply to a person with a skipper ticket between the ages 14 to 16?
5.
You are overtaking another vessel. What action do you take?
6.
Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:
7.
You sight a floating sea container . what type radio message would you send?
8.
Your vessels engine cuts out. and will not restart , what is the first thing you should do?
9.
A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:
10.
Where you are boating there is a 2 meter high tide , this would mean the depth of water is ?
11.
Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?
12.
Orange hand held smoke flares are to be used When?
13.
Other than using your radio in a distressed situation, what is the most effective way of attracting attention at night?
14.
What is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel?
15.
You are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:
16.
What is the minimum set of navigation lights for a vessel (under 7 meters ) underway at night?
17.
The recommended additional fuel to carry for a boating trip is:
18.
When can you discharge oil, plastic, fuel, or noxious substances?
19.
To avoid a collision, whos responsabilty is it to keep a good lookout? (at all times)
20.
Who should we report pollution to ?
21.
An east cardinal mark has a white light, how many flashes?
22.
After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:
23.
Which vessel must give way in the situation pictured?
24.
Which is the most up-to-date weather forecast available?
25.
When driving a vessal at night or in reduced visability , you should
26.
When is it recommended you carry an anchor and line?
27.
If you activate you EPIRB by mistake what should you do?
28.
At night what light does a special mark display ?
29.
What are the signs of an approaching cold front ( bad Weather)?
30.
How many personal flotation devices (PFDs) must be carried on board a vessel in the ocean unprotected waters?
31.
What color light should lead markers have when lit?
32.
When loading your boat you should ?
33.
What kind of navigation mark uses a white light 2 flashes ( group flash 2) (daytime 2 black balls)
34.
What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?
35.
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?
36.
Your vessel capsizes 4 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:
37.
What kind of navigation mark is red & white and has a red ball on the top?
38.
What is the signal that a skier has fallon from the ski and is ok?
39.
Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:
40.
Where should safety equipment, such as flares and lifejackets be stowed in a vessel?
41.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of another jetski ( pwc)?
42.
When can a person skipper a recreational vessel with no skippers ticket ?
43.
Calling frequency for Vhf radio is?
44.
When anchoring a vessel, you should consider:
45.
What are the colors displayed on a dive flag?
46.
If swamped a vessel built with floatation will?
47.
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?
48.
Which Vessels are recommended to carry a bilge pump or bailer?
49.
Where should all safety equipment be stowed on the vessel?
50.
When travelling upstream in a narrow channel or river, where should you operate your vessel?
51.
Which of the following may be signs of bad weather?
52.
What kind of EPIRB is approved for a motor boat in unprotected waters?
53.
If in distress at night what color flare would you use?
54.
When towing a water skier with a jetski , which below statement is correct
55.
On a weather map what would indicate the closer together the isobars?
56.
What lights are required on a motor boat, less than 12 metres in length, when underway at night or in reduced visibility?
57.
A cardinal mark with both the cones pointing up are telling you to go in which direction?
58.
To be an observer on a ski boat you must be at least
60.
When approaching lead markers , you should keep?
61.
Wave height depends on ?
62.
Whilst skippering a vessel in all waters , you should carry which lifejackets onboard?
63.
If you commit a marine incident what fines can be imposed
64.
What does this flag (pictured) indicate?
65.
How many vessels can tie up in a mooring controled area ?
66.
Hypothermia is caused by ?
67.
What is the maximum speed within 50 meters of a moored vessel?
68.
What vessels are required to be registered?
69.
What items of safety equipment MUST be carried on a vessel operating in unprotected waters, more than 4 nautical miles from the coast?
70.
When must a marine radio be carried?
71.
The condition of your safety equipment should be ?
72.
How often should you check your navigation lights?
73.
What does freestyling and wake jumping mean (PWC)
74.
All skippers have a obligation to assist others in distress , unless?
75.
What types of boating accidents must be reported?
76.
What do the words “Pan Pan” indicate when said at the start of a radio message?
77.
Before going on a boating trip you should check, water depth, navigational hazards, anchorages by?
78.
While underway at night in a 10 meter power driven vessel, which navigation lights should be displayed?
79.
If your vessel is fitted with an LP gas system, how often should you have it serviced?
80.
When should you activate your EPIRB?
81.
Protected waters include?
82.
Where can you tow a water skier?
83.
Fire extinguishers must be carried on:
84.
A cardinal mark with both cones pointing down is aking you to go in which direction?
85.
Which of the following wind warnings indicates that the average wind speed is expected to be 25 to 33 knots?
86.
What is the range of visability of an all round navigation light , under 12 meters?
87.
In calm waters what is the scope of your anchor rope?
88.
You should replace old fuel after a long period of inactivity because?
89.
Before you go on a boating trip you should?
90.
When should you turn on your navigation lights?
91.
Your vessel is healed over , to return it to the upright possition, you should?
92.
What is implied by “maintaining a good lookout”?
93.
Where should the annual registration sticker be on your vessel?
94.
What kind of Navigation mark uses flashing or quick flasing red lights
95.
What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?
96.
How far of shore can a vessel under 3.75 meters in lenght go?
97.
Where can you find information on boating rules?
98.
You should lower your anchor by going ?
99.
What is the sighting range of a hand held smoke flare?
100.
What kind of navigation marker is green with a conical top and has a green flashing light?
102.
Freestyling and wake jumping are not allowed by a jet ski within how many meters of a person in the water or a boat?
103.
What is th maximum speed on the Swan river after dark?
104.
What kind of fire extinguisher is red with a white band around it?
105.
If traveling in a narrow channel or river, where should you position your vessel?
106.
What is the average speed on the Swan river Daylight hours?
107.
What kind of boating accidents must be reported to Dot?
108.
If a vessel is full of water and it has basic flotation it will:
109.
Batteries in a vessel should be located?
110.
What does a radio mayday call mean?
111.
How often should you have the motor on your vessel serviced?
112.
A low pressure system rotates in which direction?
113.
I am altering course to starboard what is the correct sound signal?
114.
A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:
115.
What kind of recreational vessel does not have to be registered?
116.
when 2 motor vessels are approaching the same jetty coming from the same direction. Which vessel should go first
117.
When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:
118.
How can you tell if your anchore is dragging along the sea bed?
119.
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?
120.
You are the skipper of a power driven vessl and approach a sailing vessel. Who gives way
121.
When loading your vessel with passengers and equipment for a day’s outing, you should:
122.
As part of your trip plan you should ensure:
123.
What is the sound signal for “I am operating astern propulsion”?
124.
What kind of anchor do you require for anchoring in sand
125.
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?
126.
What color light would you see on the starboard (right) side of a vessel
127.
What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?
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