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.

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When driving a PWC at 6 knots or more, what is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel, where possible?

30 metres.

20 metres.

10 metres.

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

Weaving around.

Generally in a straight line.

In a circle or other pattern.

When can you tow a person from a PWC without having an observer on board with you?

When towing on dams or lakes.

Only when towing in a surf break in accordance with tow-in surfing requirements.

When travelling at less than 10 knots.

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

On the port side near the registration numbers.

Where it is visible to the driver.

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

An inflatable lifejacket.

A lifejacket is not required on a PWC.

A non-inflatable (foam) lifejacket.

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.

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.

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

By raising and lowering your arms.

By trying to swim to shore.

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

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

Wear ear plugs while riding.

Your engine needs servicing.

People on the shoreline may be impacted by PWC noise.

What speed and distance rules apply when you are part of a group of PWC drivers?

The speed and distance restrictions do not apply when you are part of a group.

The usual speed and distance restrictions apply to all members of the group.

The group can agree to a maximum speed and distance.

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?

30 metres.

60 metres.

10 metres.

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

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

South cardinal mark - only pass on the south side.

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

Who is responsible if an unlicensed person is driving a PWC?

The owner only.

The owner and driver.

The driver only.

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

Level 50S or above.

Level 100 or above.

No lifejacket is required on enclosed waters.

When must you wear a lifejacket on a PWC?

At all times except when in a group of PWC.

At all times except when close to shore.

At all times.

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

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When driving a PWC at 6 knots or more, what is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel, where possible?

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

When can you tow a person from a PWC without having an observer on board with you?

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

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?

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

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

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

What speed and distance rules apply when you are part of a group of PWC drivers?

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?

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

Who is responsible if an unlicensed person is driving a PWC?

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

When must you wear a lifejacket on a PWC?

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

When driving a PWC at 6 knots or more, what is the minimum distance you must keep from another vessel, where possible?

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

When can you tow a person from a PWC without having an observer on board with you?

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

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?

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

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

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

What speed and distance rules apply when you are part of a group of PWC drivers?

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?

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

Who is responsible if an unlicensed person is driving a PWC?

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

When must you wear a lifejacket on a PWC?

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