The First 20 Questions

The First 20 Questions

Put your study knowledge to the test by attempting our 'First 20 Questions' quiz.


Some important notes:

  • You MUST achieve 100% - you cannot get one question wrong here. Study these and the theory behind them well.
  • You have unlimited attempts at this online practice quiz.
  • These are the same questions and answers you'll face on the day.
  • If you fail, keep practising! 

Good Luck!

A skipper has many responsibilities...

1 / 20

The responsibility of the master (driver) is to:


 

It's hard to see if your visibility is restricted...

2 / 20

When should you switch on and display navigation lights on a vessel underway?


 

Drive down the middle? yeah right...

3 / 20

Where should you drive a vessel when in a channel?


 

Kids are vulnerable...

4 / 20

In what circumstances MUST a child under 12 wear a lifejacket:


 

Wear a lifejacket...

5 / 20

What type of lifejacket MUST be worn when boating alone in a power vessel under 4.8 metres on enclosed waters?


 

You can see them, they can't see you...

6 / 20

When overtaking another vessel:


 

It can mean a lot of things....

7 / 20

You see this light displayed on a vessel ahead of you. It could be:


 

If you are drifting, you are underway...

8 / 20

What lights must a 7.5 metre power driven vessel display when it is drifting at night?


 

Give way to your right...

9 / 20

You are driving the left vessel and there is a risk of collision with the right vessel. What must you do to avoid a collision?


 

The phrase "Upstream, Red Port Left" comes to mind...

10 / 20

When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea) on which side should you keep this type of navigation mark to stay in the channel?


 

Be bright, be seen, be safe...

11 / 20

You are driving this vessel between sunset and sunrise. What navigation lights MUST be displayed?


 

The person being towed has the exact same distance off rules as the boat. They are, in a sense, an extension of the boat. The key to this question is not the towed person, but other vessels and structures.

12 / 20

When driving a vessel at 6 knots or more, or towing a person, what is the MINIMUM distance both the vessel and any towed person MUST keep from power-driven vessels, land or structures?


 

It can be hard to control the winds...

13 / 20

Which vessel should give way in this situation?


 

The phrase "Upstream, Red Port Left" comes to mind...

14 / 20

When travelling UPSTREAM (away from the sea), on which side should you keep this red navigation mark to stay in the channel?


 

Can you avoid a sudden danger?..

15 / 20

What best describes a skipper's (driver's) responsibility regarding speed on the water?


 

The person being towed has the exact same distance off rules as the boat. They are, in a sense, an extension of the boat. The key to this question is not the towed person, but the person in the water.

16 / 20

When driving a power vessel At ANY SPEED or towing a person, what is the MINIMUM distance both the vessel and the towed person MUST keep from a person in the water?


Take good, regular care of your inflatable lifejacket...

17 / 20

When must an inflatable lifejacket be serviced?


 

The all-round white light is being blocked out, perhaps by a sail?

18 / 20

A vessel showing these lights is seen ahead. It is a:


 

The phrase "Upstream, Red Port Left" comes to mind...

19 / 20

When travelling UPSTREAM (away from the sea), on which side should you keep this green navigation mark to stay in the channel?


 

You'll have a head-on collision if you do nothing...

20 / 20

You are driving a power-driven vessel and see a vessel ahead of you exhibiting these lights. What should you do?


 

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The average score is 81%

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