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!

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Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

It is not a problem unless there are people on the shore.

Noise annoys – penalties can apply.

It is not a problem because noise restrictions only apply at night.

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

Generally in a straight line.

In a circle or other pattern.

Weaving around.

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

Yes, when displaying navigation lights.

No, never.

Yes, when driving within 200 metres of the shore.

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

The group can agree to a maximum speed and distance.

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.

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.

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

A distress signal is activated.

The engine shuts down.

The driver’s lifejacket is automatically inflated.

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 0.05.

Under 0.02.

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.

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.

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

In the size and colour that best matches the graphics of the 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?

30 metres.

10 metres.

60 metres.

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

30 metres.

10 metres.

20 metres.

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

The owner only.

The driver only.

The owner and driver.

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

No lifejacket is required on enclosed waters.

Level 100 or above.

Level 50S or above.

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.

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

Only when travelling above 10 knots.

At all times.

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

Your score is

The average score is 91%

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

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Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

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

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

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

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?

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

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

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

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NSW PWC Licence Practice Test

Good Luck!

Which statement is true when it comes to continuous driving of a PWC close to residential areas?

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

What navigation mark is this and what should you do?

What happens when a kill switch is activated?

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

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

Registration numbers and letters displayed on a PWC must be:

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?

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

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

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

Can you drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise?

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

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