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?

Name

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 happens when a kill switch is activated?

The driver’s lifejacket is automatically inflated.

A distress signal is activated.

The engine shuts down.

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

People on the shoreline may be impacted by PWC noise.

Wear ear plugs while riding.

Your engine needs servicing.

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

Where it is visible to the driver.

On the port side near the registration numbers.

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

30 metres.

60 metres.

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

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 0.02.

Under 0.05.

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

The owner and driver.

The owner only.

The driver only.

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

By raising and lowering your arms.

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

By trying to swim to shore.

What happens to your PWC when you reduce power?

The steering will stay the same.

It will be harder to turn.

It will be easier to turn.

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

Yes, but only between sunset and sunrise.

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

Yes, in all areas.

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

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

Only when travelling above 10 knots.

At all times.

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.

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

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

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

South cardinal mark - only pass on the south side.

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

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

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

The group can agree to a maximum speed and distance.

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.

Your score is

The average score is 91%

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

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

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

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

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

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

What happens to your PWC when you reduce power?

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

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

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?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

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

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

What does 'noise annoys' mean?

The PWC Behaviour Label must be displayed on a PWC:

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

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

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

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

What happens to your PWC when you reduce power?

Is irregular driving allowed in a PWC restriction zone?

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

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?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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Site Links

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