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!

Who's attempting this exam?

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

At all times.

Only when travelling above 10 knots.

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

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.

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

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

Yes, but only between sunset and sunrise.

Yes, in all areas.

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

Level 100 or above.

Level 50S or above.

No lifejacket is required on enclosed waters.

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.

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

People on the shoreline may be impacted by PWC noise.

Wear ear plugs while riding.

Your engine needs servicing.

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

Any size and colour, as long as they can be read from 20 metres away.

In the size and colour that best matches the graphics of the PWC.

At least 100mm high, solid and clear, in a contrasting colour to the hull.

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.

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

A lifejacket is not required on a PWC.

An inflatable lifejacket.

A non-inflatable (foam) lifejacket.

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?

30 metres.

60 metres.

10 metres.

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

In a circle or other pattern.

Weaving around.

Generally in a straight line.

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

Where it is visible to the driver.

On the stern so people climbing on from the water can see it.

On the port side near the registration numbers.

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

Under 0.02.

0.00.

Under 0.05.

When driving a PWC at any speed, what is the minimum distance you must keep from a person in the water in a surf zone or swimming area?

60 metres.

10 metres.

30 metres.

Your score is

The average score is 91%

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

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

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

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

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?

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

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed 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?

When driving a PWC at any speed, what is the minimum distance you must keep from a person in the water in a surf zone or swimming area?

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

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

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

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

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?

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

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed 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?

When driving a PWC at any speed, what is the minimum distance you must keep from a person in the water in a surf zone or swimming area?

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