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Practice Exam

Practice Exam

This practice exam contains similar questions and answers to the actual licence exam done at the course. For further education on some of these questions, see the Study Videos or Boating Handbook – both available back on the Study Hub.

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Created by SA Boating Licence Course

SA Boat Operators Licence

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Q: What is the safest way to move about in small craft?

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When driving along rivers, such as the Murray River, vessels drive within a channel to avoid the rocks and the shore. Boats will often pass each other when driving along a channel. This question asks about a vessel coming along so you don’t have a head-on collision.

Q: To avoid a collision with another vessel, on what side should you keep your vessel when in a channel?

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Q: How can PWC operators reduce complaints regarding the noise of the vessels?

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Q: What information is contained on the Ride Smart Sticker that must be affixed to all PWC?

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Q: What action should NOT be taken when a person falls overboard?

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Q: What should you do if you find yourself in cold water?

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Q: All vessels are required to travel at a safe speed at all times. Which of the following is considered safe?

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A following sea is a wave pattern that is flowing in the same direction in which you’re travelling. The waves can crash behind you, and potentially swamp the rear of your vessel if you stay too close in front of one.

Q: When offshore and travelling with a “following sea” you should:

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Q: What should you do if you hear a ‘mayday’ call on the radio?

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A marine radio call that contains the words “PAN PAN” (repeated three times) represents a serious situation, such as a broken leg. It is not life threatening but you do require assistance.

Q: When would you make a “PAN PAN” call on your marine radio?

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Vessels communicate with each other in a variety of ways, but the main one is through the use of sound signals. You need to make your intentions clear to other vessels to avoid a collision.

Q: Five short Sound signals are usually used to:

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Q: What is the responsibility of the observer onboard a vessel towing water skiers or aquaplaners?

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Q: Flares and a compass are compulsory onboard all vessels when:

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When boating, we drive on our right and give way to our right. This means that vessels operating to your right will have the right of way in the event of a crossing situation.

Q: When two power driven vessels are in a crossing situation, you must give way…

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Q: What factors influence the way a boat handles at sea?

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We drive on the right side of a channel. To avoid a collision, vessels will need to keep right, or turn to the right.

Q: In a head on situation both vessels must…

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Overloading a vessel means adding more weight than what your vessel can safely carry. This can mean having a more persons onboard, or carrying extra heavy cargo. Additionally, it’s important to remember that the weight of your cargo, passengers etc is evenly distributed to prevent a roll over situation.

Q: Overloading is an offence, whom is responsible?

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Q: 4 Litres of fresh drinking water is compulsory:

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Vessels at anchor are stationary and as such don’t need to display the type and amount of navigation lights as when they were underway (moving).

Q: Which lights must be displayed when a vessel is at anchor?

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Q: What does the word ‘securite’ indicate when said three times at the start of a message?

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You’re boating on along the Murray River. It’s mostly sheltered conditions, free from the dangers associated with the open seas. These types of waters are generally calm, safe and great for beginner boaters.

Q: Protected waters are…

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When driving in a channel, you’ll often see port (red) and starboard (green) markers. These markers are used to keep you within the safest part of the channel – the deep, navigable water.  The side that these markers are to be kept will depend on your direction of travel: upstream (away from the sea) or downstream (toward the sea).

Q: When travelling upstream and you see a red port navigational marker you should?

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Dredges are vessels carry out excavation under the water. To signal that an underwater hazard is present, they will display shapes above the vessel signalling the safe side to pass on.

Q: During daylight hours what side do we safely pass a dredge?

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Q: The number of persons permitted to be towed on any apparatus is:

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Some waterway activities take place beneath the water surface. When this occurs, the vessel anchored/moored above will display a flag like the one above. This announces to surrounding boaters that people are in the water and extra care should be taken, and extra distance should be allowed.

Q: A vessel is showing this flag. What does it mean?

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As the overtaking vessel, the responsibility to keep clear and avoid a collision is on you.

Q: When overtaking you must?

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Q: Even small quantities of alcohol will affect your operating ability, these effects may include?

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Q: How often should you check your vessel’s equipment and fittings, such as fuel and oil levels and safety equipment?

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Large vessels are restricted in their manoeuvrability and you should keep you distance.

Q: You’re boating in a channel when an extra-large vessel is approaching you head-on. You should keep well clear and:

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Q: On some areas of SA, areas are set aside for the mooring of vessels which do not need to be lit at night.  When navigating near or through a mooring area you must:

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To signal your distress during the hours of darkness what type of equipment is best for you to use?

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To avoid a collision, the vessel with the right of way should not cause confusion. By keeping a consistent path and speed as well as a proper lookout, your intentions will be clear to those around you.

Q: When you have right of way in a crossing situation you must?

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Q: When should you notify family or friends that you intend to go boating?

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Excessive consumption alcohol inhibits your ability to think and react. You are allowed to have a drink, but you’ll need to stay below a certain BAC level

Q: What is the permissible blood alcohol for a person aged over 18 years when driving a recreational vessel?

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Q: Who should be encouraged to wear a lifejacket at all times?

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Q: Where should safety equipment be stowed?

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When you go out into the open seas, you won’t have the protection that inland lakes, channels and rivers typically provide. Conditions can be much more dangerous, but still manageable for the experienced skipper.

Q: Unprotected waters are…

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Q: You are manoeuvring at high speed and your vision is suddenly affected by sun or spray. Your immediate reaction should be:

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Q: What is the speed limit when operating a PWC, within 200 metres of the metropolitan shoreline (between Outer Harbour southern breakwater and the southern end of Sellicks Beach) and the backwaters of the Murray River?

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Q: Vessel lights must be displayed:

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A sailing vessel underway at night will need display multiple navigation lights to show their presence to other boaters. Due to the size of the sail on these vessels, an all-round white light is not practical as the sail will block the light from some angles.

Q: A sailing vessel sailing at night exhibits:

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Q: Registration numbers must be displayed?

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Q: When approaching a ferry crossing on the river Murray, speed must be reduced to 4 knots when within:

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Q: Safe boating depends upon suitable weather, a suitable forecast may be:

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Q: A level 100 Personal Flotation Device (PFD – a lifejacket) is recommended for offshore waters because :

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Q: When traversing a lock on the Murray river indicate to the lock master your intention to proceed by?

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Q: When unlicensed you may drive a vessel at less than 10 knots when?

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Q: A navigational marker showing a white light flashing quickly in groups of nine flashes. What does it mean? Deeper water to the:

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Markers come in many shapes, sizes and colours. They are often used to represent a navigation hazard, such as a sunken boat. The marker above is used to warn of a singular isolated hazard directly below. You can pass on any side, just don’t go too close.

Q: What kind of navigation mark is this?

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Q: For environmental reasons, where should you avoid driving your boat?

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