Free Queensland Boat Licence Practice Quiz

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1. When towing people engaged in water sports, which safety actions are required by the person in charge of the towing vessel?

They must ensure that the skier can stay upright on skis for a reasonable time.

They must have an observer who holds a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence and their role is to direct the operator to calmer water.

They must ensure the skier is wearing the correct lifejacket, have a competent observer 13 years or older on board to watch the skier or towed person at all times.

Question 1 of 42

You are planning a trip to a reef 20 nautical miles away. Your boat uses a maximum of 15 litres per. hour at a cruising speed of 20 knots, keeping in mind 20 knots equals 20 nautical miles per hour.

If you maintain your cruising speed, how much fuel do you require to carry for a return trip allowing for 1/3 reserve?

30 litres.

20 litres.

45 litres.

Question 2 of 42

Your boat is a 6 metre bow rider with a V8 petrol Inboard Outboard motor. While operating your boat you hear your audible fire alarm, you see smoke coming from under the engine hatch.

What are the first three things you would do in order of priority?

1. Speed up heading for shore 2. Look for a fire extinguisher 3. Call a friend for advice.

1. Assess the situation 2. Turn the engine off 3. Turn off fuel supply

1. Drop anchor 2. Wave to other boats 3. Wait for help.

Question 3 of 42

You have just taken delivery of a brand new 4.4 metre tinny with a 50 HP outboard motor, and are really keen to test her out offshore. It’s 7am Saturday morning and a Coastal Waters Forecast has been issued for a Strong Wind Warning of 25 to 30 knot South East winds, due to arrive in your area mid-morning. You really want to test out your new boat in open seas.

Would you?

Decide to go, so as to prove the salesman wrong, who told you it was only a bay boat.

Decide to risk it and go, but be prepared to turn back, when the seas get rough.

Decide not to go due to the forecast

Question 4 of 42

5. What do these flags R over Y as displayed above mean?

Loading, discharging or carrying dangerous cargo.

Slow down and no wash as you pass.

Do not anchor in this area.

Question 5 of 42

6. At what stage of an emergency would you send out a Mayday distress call?

If your passenger is seasick.

If your boat or lives are in grave and imminent danger, and immediate assistance is required.

If you have an engine failure, and are at anchor in a safe position.

Question 6 of 42

You are about to undertake a voyage, so it is a good idea to notify someone such as VMR or Coastguard, or other responsible person.

What is the minimum information to give them?

Number of passengers and what kind of fish you are trying to catch.

Where you are going to anchor.

Trip details, boat registration, boat description, departing and returning from, number of persons on board, mobile phone number, time of return

Question 7 of 42

8. Power driven boats must give way to?

Sailing boats under sail.

Boats engaged in commercial fishing, ships constrained by draft, boats unable to maneuver because of exceptional circumstances.

All of the above

Question 8 of 42

9. Where would you obtain the latest coastal weather forecast for your area?

Local weekly newspaper.

National weather on the radio or television news.

Bureau of meteorology report via the website, phone or coastal marine radio service.

Question 9 of 42

10. Where must you carry a 406 MHz EPIRB and what are the two things that it must display?

Boating in smooth and partially smooth water and beyond 1 nautical mile from land and the EPIRB brand and bar code.

Boating in the confines of a river or dam, EPIRB service expiry date.

Boating in open waters more than 2 nautical miles from land, beyond partially smooth waters and display the service expiry date and proof of current AMSA registration must be carried on board.

Question 10 of 42

11. What is the obligation of a Marine Licence holder when being in charge of a vessel in relation to their consumption of alcohol?

The blood alcohol limit of 0.08% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor.

The blood alcohol limit of 0.05% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor.

The blood alcohol limit of 0.00% applies at all times the boat is being operated including at anchor.

Question 11 of 42

12. You hear five short blasts of the horn from a vessel approaching. What does this mean?

I am unsure of your intentions or actions, or doubt whether sufficient action is being taken to avoid collision.

I am altering my course to port ( left ).

I am operating astern (reverse) propulsion.

Question 12 of 42

13. You are the driver of a power boat and you see another boat approaching 200 metres on your Port (left) side. You decide a risk of collision may exist.

What are you going to do?

Maintain course and speed, as the other boat has a duty to give way, but I must be prepared to take appropriate action to avoid collision

Decrease speed.

Alter course to port (left).

Question 13 of 42

14. When overtaking another boat we should stay clear of the other boat until past and clear, and also we should?

Pass on the port (left) side of the other boat.

Pass on either side, whichever is safe

Pass on the Starboard (right) side of the other boat.

Question 14 of 42

15. Which or all of the following covers the minimum pre-trip checks?

Battery is charged, adequate fuel including 1/3 reserve, engine maintenance done, safety cut off lanyard in place, engine starts, adequate sea water cooling on start up.

Check safety equipment is serviceable and stowed appropriately, tidal information and weather checked, trip details lodged.

All of the above.

Question 15 of 42

16. You are the driver of a power boat and you see another boat approaching on your starboard (right) side. You decide a risk of collision exists.

What would you do?

Slow my vessel and turn to starboard (right) and pass astern (behind) them, they have right of way

Increase your speed and turn to port (right).

Maintain your course and speed.

Question 16 of 42

17. When navigating in a narrow channel river or canal, which side should you drive?

The port (left) side.

The Middle.

The starboard (right) side.

Question 17 of 42

18. Which of the following statements reflects the law for children in open boats under 4.8 meters in length?

Children under 12 years of age must wear an appropriate size and type of lifejacket whilst the boat is underway.

Wearing of a life-jacket by children under 12 years of age is the choice of the parent.

Children under 15 years of age must wear an appropriate size and type of lifejacket whilst the boat is underway.

Question 18 of 42

19. Which or all of the below are you required to slow to 6 knots, when you are within 30 metres?

A jetty, wharf, bridge, boat ramp, pontoon, persons in the water.

A boat at anchor, moored, made fast to the shore or aground.

All of the above.

Question 19 of 42

20. Which of the following constitutes marine pollutant, under the Transport Operation (Marine Pollution) Act 1995 and regulations.

Oil including diesel fuel, petrol and oil products, oily residues, Chemicals and chemical residues, and sewerage.

Garbage, food wastes. paper products, rags, glass, metal, bottles, fishing gear, nets, paints, wood products, and all plastics.

All of the above.

Question 20 of 42

21. What does International flag “A” mean?

Crab pots in place do not approach within 5 metres.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Zone.

I have a diver down, keep well clear at least 30 metres and pass at slow speed

Question 21 of 42

22. You are underway and you see another boat approaching. You now have to determine if a risk of collision exists.

How would you do this?

By assessing whether the constant position of the other boat remains the same, in relation to your boat. If there is any doubt we must deem a risk exists.

Risk may exist even when a constant position change is evident e.g. other vessel is a ship or tug with tow astern.

All of the above.

Question 22 of 42

23. In relation to carrying capacity, which below would most impact a vessels stability and seaworthiness?

Stowage of fishing reels and rods and vessel speed.

Stowage of all heavy items, positioning of passengers and water in bilges.

Stowage of a small ice filled Esky, and a small amount of water in the bilges.

Question 23 of 42

24. What is your responsibility as master of an open powerboat, under 4.8 meters in length whilst crossing a costal bar?

All persons on board the boat must wear an appropriate size and type of lifejacket during a bar crossing.

Only children must wear a life-jacket.

All persons on board the boat have the choice to wear a life-jacket or not.

Question 24 of 42

25. Which of the below are recognized distress signals?

Flashing a torch or signal mirror, or activating a distress flare or displaying a V sheet.

Activation an EPIRB or send a Mayday message on the marine radio.

All of the above

Question 25 of 42

26. When on the water, weather conditions can change quickly. Which are the signs to look out for that mean deteriorating weather conditions?

Darkening lowering clouds, increasing wind strength, whitecaps and changing sea state

Light cloud on the horizon, calm seas and increasing humidity

High rapid moving streaking cloud and sea conditions calm.

Question 26 of 42

27. Which of the following boats must give way to a ship in a shipping channel? (a shipping channel is a channel requented by ships as they approach and depart their berth)

A sailing vessel or a power driven vessel. (commercial or recreational).

A vessel engaged in fishing.

All of the above.

Question 27 of 42

28. Your boat is approaching another boat in a head-on situation. Which way should you alter course?

To port (left) in ample time and the alteration should be large enough to be readily apparent to the other boat.

To starboard (right) in ample time and the alteration should be large enough to be readily apparent to the other boat.

Small alterations of course to either side and reduce speed by half.

Question 28 of 42

29. When and whom do you report a marine incident to?

As soon as possible, but you must report it within 48 hours to a Shipping Inspector (e.g. Marine Safety Officer, Water Police or Boating and Fisheries Officer) followed by lodging a Marine Incident Report.

Within 7 days, report it to a Shipping Inspector (e.g. Marine Safety Officer, Water Police or Boating and Fisheries Officer) however no written report is necessary.

Question 29 of 42

30. Which boats must be in Queensland registration?

All boats with an engine or auxiliary engine over 4 hp. (3kw)

All boats.

Commercial boats only.

Question 30 of 42

31. Which of the following additional lights does a trawler display at night and during restricted visibility?

Same lights as a power driven vessel.

Two red lights in a vertical line.

Green over white all round lights on the mast.

Question 31 of 42

32. In conditions of restricted visibility, what should you do?

Be ready to slow but continue at your present speed until you see a hazard.

Reduce to a safe speed, have engines ready for maneuver, turn on navigation lights, sound signals if appropriate, post additional lookouts and navigate with extreme caution

Rely solely on electronic navigation aids while navigating.

Question 32 of 42

33. When you are determining a safe speed which of the considerations below is most important?

The maximum speed of your vessel.

The amount of fuel you have on board.

The traffic density at the time

Question 33 of 42

34. Which of the below should we consider when keeping a proper lookout?

Every master must maintain a proper lookout at all times by sight and hearing.

Every master must use all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

All of the above

Question 34 of 42

35. A Builders plate is an inclusion on boats built since 2006.

Where on the boat built since 2006 will you find a Builders Plate?

On the windscreen facing outwards.

Near the boat’s helm, where it can be best seen by the operator, otherwise on the stern of some boats.

In the vicinity of the safety equipment.

Question 35 of 42

36. You are the master of a boat less than 50 metres in length at anchor, what lights should you display between sunset and sunrise?

Red and Green navigation side lights.

A torch to be shown on deck if a vessel is approaching.

An all round white light placed where it can be best seen.

Question 36 of 42

37. What is the speed limit in a marina, anchorage or boat harbour?

Whatever speed you think is safe.

6 km/hr (KPH).

6 knots (a brisk walking pace) and no wash.

Question 37 of 42

38. Select when the sea is likely to be the roughest, from the conditions below.

When the wind is blowing with (in the same direction) as the tidal / current flow.

When the wind is blowing against (in the opposite direction) to the tidal / current flow.

Top of the tide with wind blowing in any direction.

Question 38 of 42

39. What lights must be displayed on a power driven boat under 12 metres in length when underway, during restricted visibility and between sunset and sunrise?

A port (red) light and a starboard (green) light.

A 360 degree all round white light.

All these lights must be displayed together.

Question 39 of 42

40. The Regulations for Preventing of Collision at Sea and in Rivers / Bays and Dams apply to

Only to vessels over 6 metres in length.

Only commercial and fishing vessels. Not recreational vessels.

All vessels.

Question 40 of 42

41. Which of the following goes a long way in helping you meet your general safety obligation as a boat operator?

Ensure your boat is safe, properly equipped, crewed and operated in a safe manner.

Having enough water and food for the crew is all that is required.

Having a license totally fulfills all safety obligations.

Question 41 of 42

42. What are the important considerations, when selecting a life-jacket suitable for power boating?

They meet the Australian Standard or equivalent and are the correct size, and weight range for the person, and are the correct type (e.g. Levels 50S, 50, 100 or 150).

Area of operation namely Levels 50S, 50, 100 or 150 in smooth waters Levels 50, 100 or 150 in partially smooth and Levels 100 or 150 in open waters.

All of the above

Question 42 of 42

Free Queensland Boat Licence Practice Quiz

If you require the full (no upfront fee) Online Training Course (OLT) for Qld Boat Licence (Recreational Marine Drivers Licence – RMDL) or Qld Jetski LIcence (Personal Water Craft Licence PWCL) click the Allstate Boat Licensing logo above or click here.

If you require the full (no upfront fee) Online Training Course (OLT) for
Qld Boat Licence (Recreational Marine Drivers Licence – RMDL) or
Qld Jetski LIcence (Personal Water Craft Licence PWCL)
click the Allstate Boat Licensing logo above or click here.