PWC Test - Victorian Boat Training and Licence Centre

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Friday,1st,December

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1. When operating a Personal Watercraft at a speed of 5 knots or more on Victorian coastal and inland waters, how far must you keep from a diver’s flag, buoy or vessel?

a. 30 metres

b. 50 metres

c. 100 metres

2. You are returning to shore when your Personal Watercraft runs out of fuel. It is getting dark, how will you call for assistance to get your Personal Watercraft to shore?

a. Wave your lifejacket above your head.

b. Signal for assistance using your torch.

c. Abandon your vessel and swim to shore.

3. Which of the following statements is correct when underway on a PWC?

a. I do not have to wear a lifejacket during daylight hours.

b. I must wear a Level 100, 50 or 50s lifejacket at all times

c. I must carry a Level 100, 50 or 50s lifejacket at all times, but do not need to wear it

4. It is important to remember that you must have power to maintain steering control of a Personal Watercraft because:

a. If you turn off power, you may no longer be able to turn to avoid a fixed object, person or another vessel.

b. It is not as much fun to drift on a Personal Watercraft as to operate under power.

c. It takes power and steering to properly jump the wake of other vessels.

5. It is compulsory for every Personal Watercraft operating on Victorian waters to carry torch that is:

a. Buoyant, waterproof and in working order.

b. Compact and easy to carry.

c. Under 1kg in weight.

6. What safety equipment is required onboard a Personal Watercraft more than 2 nautical miles from the shore on coastal waters?

a .A lifejacket for children on board and an anchor.

b. A lifejacket for persons under 16 yrs of age being towed.

c. An approved lifejacket worn by everyone on board and being towed, a waterproof buoyant torch, and Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB).

7. You are driving your Personal Watercraft at about 8 knots and see some swimmers in the water immediately ahead, so you:

a. Continue on because it is a signed ‘No Swimming’ area and they should not be in the way.

b. Slow down to 5 knots and maintain a safe distance.

c. Maintain speed and keep 20 metres away from the swimmers.

8. A Personal Watercraft must give way to:

a. No-one as PWCs have right of way in all circumstances.

b. Other vessels crossing from the port side.

c. Larger vessels, vessels in confined channels where the vessels’ maneuverability might be limited, sailing vessels as well as other vessels crossing from the starboard side.

9. Why is it mandatory to carry a waterproof buoyant torch at all times when operating a Personal Watercraft?

a. To attract attention if your Personal Watercraft is disabled in times of darkness and restricted visibility.

b. To inspect the engine if something goes wrong.

c. To locate items in the dark areas of the storage compartments.

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10. What safety equipment is required onboard a Personal Watercraft within 2 nautical miles of the shore when operating in coastal waters?

a. A lifejacket for persons under 16 yrs of age being towed.

b. An approved lifejacket worn by everyone on board and being towed, and a waterproof buoyant torch.

c. A lifejacket for children on board and an anchor.

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11. When using a Personal Watercraft for waterskiing:

a. The Personal Watercraft is exempt from the rules applying to other powerboats towing a water skier.

b. 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.

c. 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.

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12. If you are proceeding up a narrow channel, river or harbour entrance, where it is not possible to maintain the minimum distance from other vessels or swimmers:

a. You can travel at whatever speed you like.

b. You must slow down to 5 knots or less.

c. You only need to slow down if there is danger of collision with another vessel or swimmer.

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13. 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?

a. All operators in the group must keep under 5 knots within 50 metres of each other or any other person or vessel in the water.

b. All operators in the group can travel at any speed as long as they stay together.

c. Speed and distance rules do not apply when travelling in a group.

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14. Continuous driving of a Personal Watercraft close to residential, picnic or recreation areas should be avoided because:

a. It increases the chances of the sport being banned from that waterway.

b. It creates an image of irresponsible behaviour.

c. All of the above.

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15. The registration numbers of a Personal Watercraft must be a minimum size of 100 millimetres in a contrasting colour and be:

a. Displayed on both sides of the bow.

b. Displayed on the central arm or stern of the craft.

c. Displayed on one side of the craft only.

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