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?


 

Give way to your right...

3 / 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?


 

Wear a lifejacket...

4 / 20

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


 

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

5 / 20

When must an inflatable lifejacket be serviced?


 

Wear a lifejacket at all times.

6 / 20

In what circumstances MUST a person on a vessel under 4.8 metres wear a lifejacket?


 

Can you avoid a sudden danger?..

7 / 20

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


 

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

8 / 20

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


 

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.

9 / 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...

10 / 20

Which vessel should give way in this situation?


 

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

11 / 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...

12 / 20

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


 

Be bright, be seen, be safe...

13 / 20

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


 

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

14 / 20

When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea), on which side of your vessel should you keep this red marker?


 

Kids are vulnerable...

15 / 20

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


 

It can mean a lot of things....

16 / 20

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


 

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

17 / 20

When overtaking another vessel:


 

Go easy on the drink...

18 / 20

What is the MAXIMUM permissible blood alcohol level for a person 18 years of age or more when driving a recreational vessel in NSW?


 

The other vessel is crossing your path...

19 / 20

You are driving a power boat at night and you see a vessel off your port bow (in front of you, to your left). Who should give way?


 

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

20 / 20

When travelling DOWNSTREAM (toward the sea), on which side should you keep a flashing red light to stay within the channel?


 

Your score is

The average score is 81%

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