Recreational Skipper's Ticket Quiz 1

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

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Quiz questions are based on the RST Workbook.

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* 1. When operating a motor boat near a person in the water you must:

Not exceed 4 knots within 100 metres.

Not exceed 10 knots within 50 metres.

Not exceed 8 knots within 50 metres.

Not exceed 6 knots within 100 metres.

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* 2. What is the maximum speed limit within 15 metres of a vessel underway?

4 knots.

8 knots.

7 knots.

10 knots.

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* 3. What is the maximum speed limit within a mooring area or boat haven?

4 knots.

10 knots.

8 knots.

7 knots.

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* 4. What types of boating accidents must be reported?

All accidents.

Accidents resulting in serious injury or death, or if the vessel has been damaged enough to make it unseaworthy or unsafe.

All accidents involving motor boats or water skiers.

Accidents involving loss of life, personal injury or property damage over $1000.

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* 5. What vessels are required to be registered?

Vessels fitted with an engine of 5 hp or more.

None of the above.

Other than a tender, all recreational vessels that are fitted with, or can be fitted with an engine.

All recreational vessels over 3.1 metres fitted with an engine.

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* 6. What does this flag (pictured) indicate?

Dangerous cargo being carried on board a vessel – keep well away.

Diver below – keep 50 metres clear or travel at the slowest possible speed and keep a good lookout for people in the water.

Shallow water – proceed with caution in the vicinity.

Vessel aground keep clear.

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* 7. A Recreational Skipper’s Ticket entitles you to drive:

Vessels under 8 metres in length only.

All recreational vessels.

All commercial vessels.

All recreational and commercial vessels.

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* 8. What is the maximum speed limit within 50 metres of a jetty, wharf or the shore?

8 knots.

No speed limit applies.

6 knots.

10 knots.

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* 9. A holder of an RST under the age of 16 is restricted to operating a vessel:

That is less than 4 metres in length.

During daylight hours and at a speed of less than 8 knots.

With a motor under 6 hp.

All of these.

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