NSW Personal Watercraft Practice Test

Put your study knowledge to the test by attempting the NSW PWC Practice Test.

Some important notes:

This practice exam is only for PWC
- You must correctly answer at least 12/15.
There are 15 questions total in this exam which are taken from a larger pool of questions.
If you would like to practice the boat licence questions, return to the study page here
These are the same questions you'll face at the course however the order has been randomised.
If you fail, return to the study page and do some more study then have another crack.

Good Luck!

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When driving a PWC, what is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the sides of a designated swimming area?

Variable. Depends on the conditions and whether there are any swimmers present.

30 metres.

60 metres.

What is the best type of lifejacket to wear on a PWC?

An inflatable lifejacket.

A non-inflatable (foam) lifejacket.

A lifejacket is not required on a PWC.

Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

It is not a problem because noise restrictions only apply at night.

Noise annoys – penalties can apply.

It is not a problem unless there are people on the shore.

What type of lifejacket must you wear on a PWC on enclosed waters?

Level 100 or above.

No lifejacket is required on enclosed waters.

Level 50S or above.

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

South cardinal mark - only pass on the south side.

Port lateral mark - keep it on your port side when travelling upstream.

Isolated danger mark - do not pass close on any side.

When towing a water skier behind a PWC, what distance must you keep both the PWC and the skier from a person in the water, where possible?

10 metres.

60 metres.

30 metres.

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

No, never.

Yes, when displaying navigation lights.

Yes, when driving within 200 metres of the shore.

Within 200m from shore in a PWC restricted zone, how should you drive your PWC?

Generally in a straight line.

In a circle or other pattern.

Weaving around.

When must you carry your PWC driving licence on a PWC?

Only when travelling above 10 knots.

At all times.

Never - as long as it is current you don't need to carry it.

What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a person 18 years of age or more when driving a vessel in NSW?

0.00.

Under 0.05.

Under 0.02.

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Your engine needs servicing.

People on the shoreline may be impacted by PWC noise.

Wear ear plugs while riding.

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

Yes, but only when 200 metres or more from the shore.

Yes, in all areas.

Yes, but only between sunset and sunrise.

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

The driver’s lifejacket is automatically inflated.

The engine shuts down.

A distress signal is activated.

How should you indicate that you are in distress if your PWC has broken down?

By trying to swim to shore.

By taking off your lifejacket and waving it above your head.

By raising and lowering your arms.

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

Yes, when displaying navigation lights.

Yes, when driving within 200 metres of the shore.

No, never.

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

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When driving a PWC, what is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the sides of a designated swimming area?

What is the best type of lifejacket to wear on a PWC?

Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

What type of lifejacket must you wear on a PWC on enclosed waters?

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

When towing a water skier behind a PWC, what distance must you keep both the PWC and the skier from a person in the water, where possible?

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

Within 200m from shore in a PWC restricted zone, how should you drive your PWC?

When must you carry your PWC driving licence on a PWC?

What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a person 18 years of age or more when driving a vessel in NSW?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

How should you indicate that you are in distress if your PWC has broken down?

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

When driving a PWC, what is the minimum safe distance you must keep from the sides of a designated swimming area?

What is the best type of lifejacket to wear on a PWC?

Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

What type of lifejacket must you wear on a PWC on enclosed waters?

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

When towing a water skier behind a PWC, what distance must you keep both the PWC and the skier from a person in the water, where possible?

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

Within 200m from shore in a PWC restricted zone, how should you drive your PWC?

When must you carry your PWC driving licence on a PWC?

What is the maximum permissible blood alcohol concentration (BAC) for a person 18 years of age or more when driving a vessel in NSW?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

How should you indicate that you are in distress if your PWC has broken down?

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

Get In Touch

Site Links

Course Training

Boating Licence Course