Marine Licence Practice Test 1 | Safe Transport Victoria

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A radio message beginning with 'SECURITE, SECURITE, SECURITE' indicates which of the following?(Required)

An urgent message follows concerning a vessel which is in grave and imminent danger

A message follows providing information about a navigational or weather warning

An urgent message follows concerning safety of vessel or person

Question 1

What kind of navigation mark is this?(Required)

Port lateral mark

A safe water

Isolated danger

Question 2

You are on a powered vessel greater than 4.8m and less than 12m in length which is under way in enclosed waters. There are three persons onboard. A Life Jacket with a mininum rating of level 100 must be worn:(Required)

At all times

When in an open area of the vessel

During periods of heightened risk, when in an open area of the vessel

Question 3

On Victorian inland waters, red mini buoys can indicate:(Required)

No boating area

An underwater hazard

Starboard channel marker

Question 4

When anchoring a vessel less than 50m in length at night, 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 5

When operating a vessel it is a legal requirement for your safety equipment to be easily accessible:(Required)

Only on a vessels 4.8m and under

On vessels greater than 12m

On all vessels operating on state waters

Question 6

What is the maximum number of persons that can be towed by a vessel at any one time?(Required)

Two

Three

Four

Question 7

A vessel showing these lights is seen ahead. It is a:(Required)

Powered vessel more than 12m in length

Sailing vessel approaching (seen from ahead)

Trawler

Question 8

You recover a person who has been immersed in cold water for a lengthy period and they are clearly suffering from hypothermia (reduced deep-body or core temperature). Should you give them alcohol as part of their treatment?(Required)

No, not under any circumstance

Yes, as soon as possible

Yes, but only if they are fully conscious

Question 9

You are out on your vessel when an incident occurs that puts you in immediate need of assistance. Your only form of communication is a mobile telephone. Who should you call for assistance?(Required)

A friend or family member

A local boat club

Call triple zero.

Question 10

The master of a vessel must not allow passengers to be onboard when it is being fuelled at a wharf, jetty or pier. Which of the following is the correct procedure for allowing passengers to board after fuelling?(Required)

Passengers can board once fuelling has been completed

Passengers can board once fuelling has been completed and the motors or engines have been restarted

Passengers can board during fuelling as long as they are not smoking

Question 11

Which of the following correctly describes a vessel under way?(Required)

Not at anchor or aground

Not at anchor, not made fast to the shore and not aground

Drifting, motoring, or launching or aground

Question 12

When engaging in towed water sports, the master may:(Required)

Be both operator and observer if a rear view mirror is installed

Only tow a biscuit if no observer is present

Only do so with an observer who is able to communicate with the master

Question 13

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 swimmer or bather on all Victorian waterways.(Required)

5 knots

8 knots

10 knots

Question 14

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

Powered vessel under way (seen from ahead)

Powered vessel under way (seen from behind)

A trawler conducting trawling operations

Question 15

What does the cardinal mark shown indicate?(Required)

Safe navigable water lies to the east 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 16

When two powered vessels are on converging courses, the vessel that has the other on its starboard side:(Required)

Must keep out of the way, and avoid crossing ahead, of the other vessel

Must maintain its course and wait for the other vessel to give way

May take either action

Question 17

As the master of a powered vessel in Victoria, it is your responsibility to ensure that:(Required)

You maintain a good lookout at all times and operate at safe speed

You delegate a person onboard to keep a lookout

You regularly keep a lookout and appropriate speed

Question 18

You are operating your vessel in a channel and see a large cargo ship approaching in the distance. What action must you take?

Stay in the centre of the channel keeping lookout and hold your position

Keep as far to the starboard (right-hand) side of the channel as is safe and practicable

Move to the edge of the channel and tie up to a channel marker until the vessel has passed

Question 19

Which vessel should give way in the situation pictured?(Required)

The sailing vessel

The power vessel

The vessel with the other vessel on its port (left-hand) side

Question 20

Large vessels that are constrained by their draught always have right of way because:(Required)

They lose money if they are forced to stop or slow down

They cannot stop or change course suddenly

They pay higher fees to use the waterways

Question 21

Which of the following behaviours is classified as operating at safe speed?(Required)

You are further than 50m from the nearest vessel, person, or object in the water

You are able to take action to avoid a collision or stop the vessel within an 'appropriate' distance

You are operating within the recommendations of the engine manufacturer

Question 22

Owner onus means that:(Required)

The owner is only responsible for offences committed using a vessel if the owner is also the operator at the time

A vessel owner must never lend the vessel to anyone

The owner may be liable for offences committed by another operator using their vessel with their permission

Question 23

Before initiating the launch of your vessel at the boat ramp, you observe that the battery is unable to start your engine. You should:(Required)

Use your car battery to jump start your boat

Have a marine mechanic determine the cause and rectify the problem prior to heading out

Jump start off another boat and drive around for a bit to charge up your battery

Question 24

If this flag is displayed what does it indicate?(Required)

Divers operating in water. Vessels must stay below 5 knots within 100 metres of the flag

A vessel engaged in commercial fishing. Do not impede passage

A vessel in distress. Please assist

Question 25

Which of the following statements is correct when in an open area of a powered vessel less than 4.8m in length that is underway on enclosed waters?(Required)

All occupants must wear a level 50 or above lifejacket at all times

All occupants must wear a level 100 or above lifejacket at all times

Only occupants under 12 years of age need to wear a level 100 or above lifejacket at all times

Question 26

A person must not register or operate a vessel unless that vessel:(Required)

Is 'fit for purpose'

Is the property of that person

Was built no earlier than 2009

Question 27

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

Zero

0.03

0.05

Question 28

The Bureau of Meteorology has issued a forecast which states that the wind speed is expected to be between 10 to 15 knots. While on the water you need to take into account that you may encounter wind gusts which may be:(Required)

30-40% higher than the forecast wind speed

50-60% higher than the forecast wind speed

10-20% higher than the forecast wind speed

Question 29

You are operating your vessel in a channel when an approaching ship sounds five short blasts on its horn indicating that it is unsure of your intentions, and doubts you are taking enough action to avoid a collision. What should you do?(Required)

Increase your speed

Attempt to make radio contact with the ship

Take immediate and visible action to move out of the ships way

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.

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