Marine Licence Practice Test 2 | Safe Transport Victoria

What does the cardinal mark shown indicate?(Required)

Safe navigable water lies to the north side of the mark

Safe navigable water lies to the south side of the mark

Safe navigable water lies to the west of the mark

Question 1

You call a distress message on your radio because your vessel is in grave and imminent danger. After using the word "Mayday" three times, what two important pieces of information should you next provide in your call?(Required)

Weather conditions and wave height

The name (or other identification) of your vessel and your position or location

Your personal details, for example name, date of birth

Question 2

What is the permitted blood alcohol level for a person under 21 years of age who is operating a powered vessel?(Required)

Zero

0.03

0.05

Question 3

The purpose of designating a transit only zone is:(Required)

To avoid potential collisions between small boats and Jet skis.

To avoid potential collisions between small boats and large commercial ships

To give large vessels a place to anchor.

Question 4

You are on the water and see large thunderclouds heading in your direction. What action should you take?(Required)

Put on your life jacket and return to the nearest safe landing on shore

Put on your life jacket, continue fishing, and hope to ride out the storm

Throw out your anchor and continue fishing

Question 5

A vessel is considered to be an overtaking vessel if it is approaching another vessel at an angle greater than 22.5 degrees abaft her beam. If you are not sure if you are in an overtaking position you should:(Required)

Accelerate so that you are travelling much faster than the other vessel

Assume that you are being overtaken and keep out of the way of the other vessel

Instruct the other vessel operator to reduce speed

Question 6

Your vessel has capsized and remains partially submerged. As the master of the vessel, which of the following would be the correct course of action for you to take?(Required)

Have everyone stay together in the huddle or HELP position away from the vessel. Try to raise the alarm and make yourself visible to both ships and aircraft

Have everyone put on a lifejacket and stay in the Huddle or HELP position with the vessel while you swim for help

Ensure everyone is wearing a lifejacket and, where possible, stay with the vessel in the Huddle or HELP position. Use any means available to raise the alarm and make yourself as visible as you can to vessels and aircraft

Question 7

A powered vessel taking emergency action to avoid a collision should, if possible.(Required)

Avoid Altering course to port

Avoid Altering course to starboard

Suddenly reducing speed

Question 8

All recreational boaters and their vessels are required to comply with the relevant marine safety laws in Victoria. Can you identify three of these revelant documents(Required)

Internet, Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules, Boating Vic

Marine Safety Act, Marine Safety Regulations & Vessel Operating and Zoning Rules

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, Marine Safety Act, Local newspaper

Question 9

How old do you have to be to get a full marine license in Victoria?(Required)

12

14

16

Question 10

Which of the following sets of actions best describes the immediate action you should take when a person goes overboard?(Required)

Throw a flotation device and keep an eye on them at all times as you prepare to recover them

Throw a flotation device, you, or another person jump into the water to assist, bring them onboard

Put the engine into reverse, throw a flotation device to the person, and bring them onboard while the engine is still running

Question 11

All masters are required to operate at a safe speed and avoid collisions. What is the maximum speed allowed for all vessels when operating within a distance of 50m from a fixed or floating structure on all Victorian waterways?(Required)

5 knots

8 knots

10 knots

Question 12

What are the three types of waterways listed in Victoria?(Required)

Coastal, Smooth, Inland

Inland, Enclosed, Coastal

Smooth, Enclosed, Coastal

Question 13

The master of a vessel has some specific safety duties. The master is:(Required)

Always the person who is at the helm of the vessel

Always the owner of the vessel, if the owner is on board

The person who has command or charge over the vessel

Question 14

You are preparing to pass a dredge displaying these signals. What action must you take?(Required)

Pass on the side on which the two black diamond shapes are displayed, obeying speed restrictions

Pass on the side on which the two black ball shapes are displayed, obeying speed restrictions

Turn back as you may not pass this vessel

Question 15

Can you anchor inside a shipping channel to undertake recreational fishing?(Required)

Yes

No

Only during daylight hours when there is good visibility

Question 16

When anchoring a vessel less than 50m in length in reduced visability, which of the following lights must be displayed?(Required)

An all round white light

Sidelights and an all round white light

Sidelights, an all round white light and stern light

Question 17

On Victorian coastal and enclosed waters, within what distance from the water's edge must you observe a speed limit of 5 knots, unless otherwise zoned?(Required)

50 metres

100 metres

200 metres

Question 18

When operating a powered vessel that is not a PWC on Victorian Coastal waters greater than 2 Nautical Miles from land, the minimum requirement for carriage of hand held distress flares is?

Two in date red distress flares and Two in date orange smoke signal flares

Four in date red distress flares

Two in date red distress flares and two in date orange smoke signal flares & one in date red star parachute rocket flare.

Question 19

If two powered vessels are approaching head-on or nearly head-on, what must happen to prevent a collision?(Required)

Both vessels must turn to port (their left)

Both vessels must turn to starboard (their right)

Only the yellow vessel must alter course. The red vessel maintains its course and speed

Question 20

In Victorian coastal and port areas, either of the marks shown indicate:(Required)

Safe and navigable waters

A special area or feature

Isolated danger

Question 21

If you saw these lights at night, what type of vessel would it be?(Required)

Powered vessel under way

A Vessel not under command

A trawler conducting trawling operations

Question 22

All the waters between an imaginary line drawn between Shortland Bluff and Point Nepean, and the seaward limits the arc of a circle three nautical mile from Pt Lonsdale is known as a Designated Hazardious area. What must you wear in this area(Required)

A wide brimed hat

Sunglasses

An approved life jacket of level 100 or above

Question 23

Identify three pieces of safety equipment that is required to be carried on all powered vesels in Victoria (excluding PWC)(Required)

A bucket with lanyard, a buoyant operating waterproof torch, a knife

A buoyant operating waterproof torch, an approved lifejacket for each person on board the vessel, a Fire extinguisher

A bilge pump, an approved life jacket for each person on board, an anchor

Question 24

There are numerious ways to raise the alarm (calling for help) can you name two that are mandated when boating greater than 2 nautical miles from land on coastal waters(Required)

Personal Locator Beacon (PLB) & VHF marine radio

Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB) & 27 Meg radio

VHF marine radio & Emergency Position Indicator Radio Beacon (EPIRB)

Question 25

What should you consider when manoeuvring a vessel that is towing an inflatable tube or a similar item?(Required)

The inflatable will exactly follow the course taken by the towing vessel

Speed and distance rule do not apply

The inflatable has little grip on the water and will accelerate very quickly to the outside of turns

Question 26

Where should you operate a vessel in a narrow channel or river?(Required)

On the port (left hand) side as far as practicable

In the middle of the channel

On the starboard (right hand) side as far as practicable

Question 27

In Victorian waters, the direction of buoyage:(Required)

Runs from seawards inward to the port, harbour, estuary, river or other waterway

Runs outward from the port, harbour, estuary, river or other waterway to seawards

Varies from port to port

Question 28

Which of the following statements correctly describes the requirements for use of life jackets when a vessel over 4.8m in length is tied fast?(Required)

I must have one approved life jacket on board the vessel for each person on board

All persons onboard must wear an approved life jacket at all times when in an open area of the vessel when tied fast

All persons 12 or under must wear an approved life jacket at all times when in the cabin of the vessel that is tied fast

Question 29

On Inland waters a Green mini buoy could indicate(Required)

No speed restrictions

Access lane

Speed restrictions apply