Recreational Skipper's Ticket Quiz 6

Learn about the Western Australian Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)

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Select the answer that you think is correct.
You must attempt all questions in this quiz in order to review your results.
Quiz questions are based on the RST Workbook.

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* 1. Your vessel capsizes 5 nautical miles off the mainland shore. In most circumstances if a vessel capsizes it is best to:

Swim away from the vessel.

Try swimming to the shore as a group.

Stay with the vessel.

Send the strongest swimmer to get help.

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* 2. Most vessel groundings can be avoided by:

Planning your trips using a chart.

Slowing down if you are unsure of a situation.

All of these.

Knowing what navigation marks look like and mean.

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* 3. If you are out in a motor boat in calm weather and the motor cuts out unexpectedly, you should first:

Fire flares.

Drop the anchor and assess your options.

Swim for shore.

Radio Mayday.

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* 4. Fuel vapour will not leave a compartment without assistance due to:

Fuel vapours being the same weight as air.

Fuel vapours being lighter than air.

All of these.

Fuel vapours being heavier than air.

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* 5. After a period of being exposed to cold water the most likely effect on the body will be:

Hunger.

Thirst.

Hypothermia.

Dehydration.

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* 6. Who is responsible for the safety of all on board a recreational vessel?

The owner or their representative.

The most experienced person on board.

The skipper.

Any qualified person.

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