Free Queensland Jetski Licence Practice Quiz

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1. The reverse lever should only be applied?

To reverse at high speed

Check manufacturer’s recommendations.

To stop the PWC at low speed.

Question 1 of 19

2. According to the Collision Regulations which factors are to be considered in determining a safe speed?

The density of traffic in the area.

The visibility at the time.

All of the above.

Question 2 of 19

3. Which Lifejacket must be worn on a PWC when it is being operated in Partially Smooth or Open Water?

Lifejacket Level 100 or level 150 only

Lifejacket Level 100 or 150 or level 50

Lifejacket Level 50 only

Question 3 of 19

4. What precautionary measure should the Supervising PWC Licence holder take, when the PWC is driven by an unlicensed driver?

Be ready to jump out, if the PWC is out of control.

Be ready to push the unlicensed driver over the side and take control at any time.

Be wearing the kill switch safety lanyard.

Question 4 of 19

5. On which of the following occasions must a PWC operate at a maximum speed of only 6 knots?

Within 60 metres of people in the water.

Within 60metres from anchored or moored boats, jetties, pontoons, ramps or the shoreline.

All of the above.

Question 5 of 19

6. How many passengers can an unlicensed PWC driver carry?

One passenger.

One passenger who is the supervising PWC licence holder.

Two passengers.

Question 6 of 19

7. When travelling at 60 kph a PWC covers 100m in 6 seconds, this is important to know for which of the following reasons regarding safety?

This is the time the operator has in which to assess the situation and decide on evasive action if necessary.

It will help win races with other PWC operators.

You know how fast you can go if your PWC is well maintained.

Question 7 of 19

8. The registration numbers on a PWC must be displayed where they can be easily seen while underway.

What are the additional requirements for registration numbers or symbols?

Displayed above the waterline, on rear, suitable size, legible from 100m, black in colour.

Displayed above the waterline, on both sides, 100mm high, legible from 30 meters away, contrasting colour to the hull.

None of the above.

Question 8 of 19

9. PWC free styling can create excessive noise and annoyance to other persons when PWC’s are operated too close and for too long in the vicinity of those persons.

Whilst free styling in coastal waterways, what is the distance you are required to keep away from the shoreline if homes are within 100metres of the shoreline where the PWC is being operated?

Beyond 60 meters.

Beyond 200 meters.

Beyond 30 meters.

Question 9 of 19

10. Do PWC operators have to know and abide by the IALA buoyage system and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea including a proper lookout?

Yes, at all times

No, only if operating on a busy waterway

Only if operating in the company of other PWC users

Question 10 of 19

11. If the water intake on your PWC becomes clogged with seaweed, what are the recommended actions?

Do nothing as the obstruction will clear itself if you wait long enough.

If safe to do so, stop the engine, dismount, clear obstruction from grate then start up and continue on, if not safe, signal for help and wait for a tow or row back to the ramp and then take your PWC to a qualified mechanic to clear the obstruction. Correct

Place the PWC into reverse and apply full power.

Question 11 of 19

12. When operating a PWC in Partially Smooth Waters or open water within 2 nautical miles, what safety equipment is to be carried on board?

Two red hand held flares and two hand held orange smoke signals

A ‘V’ Sheet, a torch at night, and a Level 50 lifejacket is to be worn by driver and passengers.

All of the above

Question 12 of 19

13. Before allowing someone else to operate your PWC you should be sure to tell them?

How to maneuver the PWC so the engine exhaust lifts out of the water to make a great noise.

Where to find the big vessel wakes for good wave jumping.

That power is required to maintain steering on a PWC

Question 13 of 19

14. If a sailing boat under sail is about to cross your path on your port side and a risk of collision is apparent, which of the following statements is correct?

The sailing boat has to give way to you.

You are to stand on the vessel.

You must give way to the sailing vessel

Question 14 of 19

15. When operating in a channel less than 120 meters wide, where should you drive your PWC?

As near as practicable to the starboard side of the centre of the channel

In the middle at all times regardless of speed or where you are traveling.

As near as practicable to the left side of the channel.

Question 15 of 19

16. What is the law regarding alcohol consumption for persons over 18 years of age when driving a PWC?

Only allowed when you are not carrying passengers.

Only allowed when operating in smooth waters.

The person in charge and whoever is driving must have blood alcohol under 0.05%.

Question 16 of 19

17. What are the legal requirements for a water skier observer?

Must be at least 10 years or age and be sitting on the PWC.

Must be at least 13 years of age, competent and face towards the skier whilst towing a skier.

Must be at least 16 years of age and competent.

Question 17 of 19

18. Do PWC operators have to know and abide by the IALA buoyage system and the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea including a proper lookout?

No, only if operating on a busy waterway.

Yes, at all times.

Only if operating in the company of other PWC users.

Question 18 of 19

19. What distance must a PWC driver maintain from other moving vessels when travelling over 10 knots, unless involved in an aquatic event or where doing so would endanger another person or the driver?

30 meters.

60 meters.

20 meters.

Question 19 of 19