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Practice Marine Licence and PWC Endorsement Tests

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Question 1

Personal flotation devices must be worn by occupants of personal watercraft:

If operating more than 200m from shore
At times of heightened risk only
At all times when the PWC is underway

Question 2

Prior to starting your vessel at the boat ramp you notice the battery struggles to start your engine and eventually dies. You should:

Use your car battery to jump start your boat
Have a marine mechanic determine the cause and rectify the problem prior to heading out
Jump start off another boat and drive around for a bit to charge up your battery

Question 3

When operating a personal watercraft at a speed exceeding 5 knots on all Victorian waters, what distance must you keep from a person in the water, or from another vessel, including other personal watercrafts?

100m
50m
200m

Question 4

What is the minimum safety equipment required onboard a personal watercraft within two nautical miles of the shore when operating in coastal waters?

An approved personal flotation device worn by everyone on board and being towed
An approved personal flotation device worn by everyone on board and being towed, and a waterproof buoyant torch
An approved personal flotation device worn by everyone on board and being towed, and an anchor

Question 5

When underway at night or in restricted visibility, a PWC:

Must display the lights appropriate for a powerboat
Need not show lights as long as it stays within the speed limit for that location
Must display red and green side lights only

Question 6

You are operating a personal watercraft with a group of friends on enclosed waters, each operating their own personal watercraft. What are the Victorian state rules you must obey in relation to speed and distance?

All operators in the group must keep under 5 knots within 50m of each other or any other person or vessel in the water
All operators in the group can travel at any speed as long as they stay together
Speed and distance rules do not apply when travelling in a group

Question 7

The operator of a vessel must keep a continuous lookout:

In the direction of travel
In the direction of travel and 90 degrees to either side
In all directions

Question 8

PWC Q1.13 image

This flag signifies:

Diver below: you must slow to 5 knots within 100m of the vessel, buoy or structure that is flying the flag
Diver below: you must slow to 5 knots within 50m of the vessel, buoy or structure that is flying the flag
Diver below: you must slow to 10 knots within 200m of the vessel, buoy or structure that is flying the flag

Question 9

In surf areas, what must you consider in relation to swimmers?

They need to keep out of your way
They may be hidden from your view by waves and swell
They should not be in an area where you are

Question 10

When overtaking a vessel in the scenario shown below...

Vessels overtaking

The yellow vessel must move out of the way
The red vessel can overtake only when it is safe, keeping well clear of the yellow vessel
The yellow vessel must slow down until the red one has passed

Question 11

What safety equipment is required onboard a personal watercraft more than 2 nautical miles from the shore on coastal waters?

A personal flotation device for children on board and an anchor
A personal flotation device for persons under 16 years of age being towed
An approved personal flotation device worn by everyone on board and being towed, a waterproof buoyant torch, and emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

Question 12

When are you required to maintain a proper lookout using sight and hearing, while operating your personal watercraft?

Only during times of poor visibility
Only at speed
At all times

Question 13

Your PWC has broken down. How can you highlight that you are in distress?

Swim to shore for assistance
Take off your personal flotation device and wave it above your head
Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering your arms outstretched to each side

Question 14

Why is it mandatory to carry a waterproof buoyant torch at all times when operating a personal watercraft?

To attract attention if your personal watercraft is disabled in times of darkness or restricted visibility
To inspect the engine if something goes wrong
To locate items in the dark areas of the storage compartments

Question 15

When using a personal watercraft for waterskiing:

The personal watercraft is exempt from the rules applying to other powerboats towing a water skier
The personal watercraft is exempt from the rules applying to other powerboats towing a water skier, except an appropriate observer must be carried on the personal watercraft
The personal watercraft must comply with the rules applying to other powerboats towing a water skier, including carrying an appropriate observer on the personal watercraft

Test complete

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Please select one of the practice tests from the list below:

Marine Licence Practice Tests:

Marine Test 1
Marine Test 2
Marine Test 3
Marine Test 4

PWC Endorsement Practice Tests:

PWC Test 1
PWC Test 2
PWC Test 3
PWC Test 4

Please note: Persons aged under 16 are no longer able to obtain a PWC endorsement on their restricted marine licence. Read more about the changes to laws about children operating personal watercraft.

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