Practice PWC Endorsement Test 2 | Safe Transport Victoria

Question 1

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

Only when it is dark

Between sunset and sunrise, and during the day at all times of restricted visibility

At night in designated port areas only

Question 2

The owner of a PWC(Required)

Is only responsible for the conduct of the PWC if the owner is also the master at the time

Must not lend the PWC to anyone

May be liable for offences committed by another operator using their PWC with their permission

Question 3

What is the minimum safety equipment required onboard a PWC when operating on Enclosed waters?(Required)

An approved lifejacket worn by everyone on board and being towed and an anchor

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

An approved lifejacket worn by everyone on board and being towed and a bottle of water

Question 4

It is compulsory for every PWC on Victorian waters to carry a torch that is:(Required)

Buoyant, waterproof, in working order and readily accessible

Buoyant, waterproof, compact and easy to carry

Buoyant, Under 1kg in weight and readily accessible

Question 5

When operating a PWC at a speed exceeding 5 knots on Victorian Inland waters, how far must you keep from the water's edge?(Required)

Greater than 50m?

Greater than 100m?

Greater than 200m?

Question 6

You are operating your PWC at about 8 knots and notice some swimmers in the water approximately 20m away from you, so you:(Required)

Continue on because it is a signed ‘No Swimming’ area and they should not be there

Immediately alter course to keep clear and slow down to 5 knots or less

Maintain speed and keep 20m away from the swimmers

Question 7

When operating a PWC at a speed exceeding 5 knots on Enclosed waters, how far must you keep from a diver's flag on a buoy or vessel?(Required)

50m

100m

200m

Question 8

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, PWC's or swimmers:(Required)

You can travel at whatever speed you like

You must slow down to 5 knots or less

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

Question 9

What is the mininumsafety equipment is required onboard a PWC operating less than 2 nautical miles from the shore on coastal waters?(Required)

A approved lifejacket for all children on board and a waterproof operating buoyant torch

A approved lifejacket for all persons on board and an emergency position indicating radio beacon (EPIRB)

An approved lifejacket worn by everyone on board and being towed and a waterproof operating buoyant torch

Question 10

Does the PWC you are operating need to be registered?(Required)

Yes

No

Only if operating the PWC greater than 400 meters from land

Question 11

You come across a 'no boating zone'. Are you permitted to enter this zone on your PWC?(Required)

Yes, I can enter because no boating zone only applies to boats not PWC's

No because a PWC is classified as a powered vessel and the no boating zone rule applies

Yes, I can transit through the zone at 5 knots or less

Question 12

When operating a PWC on inland waters, excluding speed restriction zones or where local rules apply, which direction are you required to travel in relation to the approximate centre of a waterway?(Required)

Clockwise direction

Any direction at a safe speed

Anticlockwise direction

Question 13

Do the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea apply to PWC operators?(Required)

Yes

No

Only if operating greater than 400 meter from shore

Question 14

You are operating a PWC with a group of friends on Coastal waters, each operating their own PWC. What Victorian state rules you must obey in relation to speed and distance?(Required)

All operators in the group must keep under 5 knots within 50m of each other or any other PWC, fixed or floating structure or person in the water

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

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

Question 15

What kind of navigation mark is this?(Required)

Starboard lateral mark

A safe water

New danger Mark