Marine Licence Practice Test 3 | Safe Transport Victoria

Step 1 of 30

Which of the following statements is correct regarding a vessel's "fitness for purpose"?(Required)

It is at the operator's discretion whether or not to ensure that a vessel is fit for purpose

A person must not allow a vessel that is registered to them to be operated unless the vessel is fit for purpose

A vessel is fit for purpose as long as it has the capacity to carry all of the occupants

Question 1

An ocean bar is:(Required)

A barrier temporarily placed by a waterway manager to prevent vessels accessing the ocean

A ridge of sand or gravel close to, or slightly above, the surface of the water that extends across the entrance to a bay or inlet

A general ban on all ocean access

Question 2

When towing mutliple skiers, the safest configuration for the tow lines is:(Required)

The tow lines are all of the same length

The tow lines all vary in length

The relative lengths of the tow lines is not important

Question 3

The operator of a vessel must keep a continuous lookout:(Required)

At all times

Only on coastal waters

When carry another passenger

Question 4

Which radio message would you use to advise that your vessel is in grave and imminent danger?(Required)

'PAN, PAN' spoken three times

'MAYDAY' spoken three times

'SECURITE' spoken three times

Question 5

In Victoria is a Portable air horn considered a piece of vessel safety equipment(Required)

Yes

Only if I left my lifejackets at home

Question 6

What is your responsibility as master/operator of a powered vessel, between 4.8m and 12m in length, while crossing a designated coastal bar?(Required)

All persons onboard the boat have the choice to wear a level 100 or higher lifejacket or not

Only children under 12 years of age must wear a lifejacket of level 100 or higher

Everyone in an open area of the boat must wear a level 100 or higher lifejacket when underway during the bar crossing

Question 7

On Victorian inland waters, within what distance of the waters edge must you observe a 5 knot speed limit?(Required)

50 metres

100 metres

200 metres

Question 8

When travelling upstream (in from the sea) at night, on which side of your vessel should you keep a flashing red navigational mark in order to stay in the channel?(Required)

Your starboard side

Your port side

Either side - it doesn't matter

Question 9

You are out fishing at night when your vessel breaks down. What would be the best type of hand held distress signal to attract attention?(Required)

Red flare

Orange smoke signal

Does not matter, both are equally effective

Question 10

It is important that a vessel's master is constantly aware of the vessel's position because:(Required)

This is one of the first things that must be communicated when making a distress call

It helps to keep track of the best fishing spots

It helps if you want to meet up with friends on the water

Question 11

Which radio call would you use to indicate that a very urgent message follows concerning the safety of the vessel or a person onboard?(Required)

'PAN, PAN' spoken three times

'MAYDAY' spoken three times

'SECURITE' spoken three times

Question 12

What does the cardinal mark shown indicate?(Required)

Safe navigable water lies to the west side of the mark

Safe navigable water lies to the south side of the mark

Safe navigable water lies to the north side of the mark

Question 13

Can you operate a vessel solo if you have left your marine license at home(Required)

Yes as I have a license

No as I'm not carring my marine license on board the vessel im operating

Yes as long as I don’t go further than 400 meters from land

Question 14

Which of these marks may be used to identify a designated access lane on inland waters?(Required)

A green buoy with the words 'Access Lane' or an on-shore yellow triangle shape beacon with a round orange beacon at the rear

A line of red buoys

Two special marks

Question 15

Operators of vessels indicate that they consider another vessel is taking insufficient action to avoid a collision by sounding:(Required)

Two short blasts on a horn or whistle

Three short blasts on a horn or whistle

Five short blasts on a horn or whistle

Question 16

Under what age must all children wear a lifejacket when in an open area of a powered vessel while underway?(Required)

10 years

12 years

16 years

Question 17

When travelling downstream (towards the sea), on which side of your vessel should you keep this type of navigational marker in order to stay in the channel?(Required)

Your starboard (right-hand) side

Your port (left-hand) side

Either side - it doesn't matter

Question 18

A vessel is approaching on your starboard (right-hand) side and not changing bearing. What action should you take?

Accelerate and try to get ahead of the other vessel

Keep out of the way and avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel

Do nothing - it is the responsibility of the other vessel to avoid a collision

Question 19

Under the MSA & MSR are waterskiers permitted to travel at a speed greater than 5 knots when within 50 of shore when using an access lane(Required)

Yes

Only what greater than 50 meters from land on inland waters

Question 20

You are planning a boat trip in your 5m vessel and you want to take a number of additional heavy items of equipment. What consideration should you give to the maximum number of persons you can carry onboard your vessel?(Required)

None. The maximum number of persons certified for vessels of 5 metres or less in length takes into account additional loads of heavy equipment or stores

If bad weather is forecast, you should consider reducing the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel

Regardless of weather conditions, you should reduce the maximum number of persons allowed on your vessel

Question 21

The Bureau of Meteorology weather forecasts provide information about 'significant wave height' based on an average of the highest one third of waves. The probable maximum wave height may be:(Required)

Up to five times the significant wave height

Up to three times the significant wave height

Up to twice times the significant wave height

Question 22

When speaking of buoyancy, 'level flotation' means that:(Required)

A vessel will stay upright even if full of water, and will support the weight of the vessel, motors and occupants

A vessel will always stay level in normal usage, however the occupants and load are distributed

A vessel can carry more than the number of persons specified on the builders plate

Question 23

What is the usuall life span of orange hand held smoke flare?(Required)

1 year

2 years

3 years

Question 24

You are about to drive your 5.2 meter long vessel onto your trailer, you are the only person on board the vessel. Do you need to be wearing a lifejacket ?(Required)

Yes as I'm boating alone

No as my boat is over 4.8 meters in length

No as I'm boating with in 200 meters of shore

Question 25

When buying and fitting a lifejacket for a child under 12 you must ensure that the lifejacket:(Required)

Provides enough room for the child to grow

Is a style and colour that the child will wear

Is correctly fitted to the child so that they don't slip out of the jacket when in the water

Question 26

What are the distress channels on VHF radio?(Required)

VHF Channel 18 and 27

VHF Channel 16 and 67

VHF Channel 73 and 88

Question 27

On Inland waters vessels must reduce speed to 5 knots or less within:(Required)

50m of a fixed or floating structure

100m of a fixed or floating structure

200m of a fixed or floating structure

Question 28

When should you switch on and display navigation lights on a vessel that is underway?(Required)

Only when it is dark

Between sunset and sunrise, and during times of restricted visibility

At night in designated port areas only

Question 29

In an emergency situation, the best time to set off a flare is:(Required)

As soon as you realise you need assistance

Every hour

When you can see an aircraft, or when you are in visual range of people on shore or in other boats

Question 30

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.

Back to Basics

Whether you’re a seasoned boater or a first-time jetskier, getting out on the water is always exciting.

As you get ready for the season, make sure your vessels and safety equipment are in tip-top shape and you’re across the latest marine regulations.

Find out more