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Victoria Marine Licence Practice Test 2026

In Victoria you need a marine licence to operate any powered recreational vessel, and a PWC endorsement to ride a jet ski. The marine licence knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions. Practice test 1 covers Victoria's own licensing, lifejacket, speed and alcohol rules. The other sets cover the national collision rules, lights, sound signals and IALA A buoys.

  • Boating
  • Victoria
  • 90 questions
  • Checked October 11, 2026

Quick answer

The Victorian marine licence knowledge test has 30 questions. Pass mark: At least 26 of 30 (PWC endorsement: 13 of 15). It is run by Safe Transport Victoria (tests at VicRoads or accredited training providers). Minimum age: 12 (restricted licence until 16; PWC endorsement from 16). Practise here for free with 90 questions, each with the answer and an explanation. Checked against official sources on October 11, 2026.

Read before you practiseStart with the Australian Boat Licence Study Guide: plain-language notes, diagrams and the numbers to remember.

  1. Question 1 of 30

    Who needs a marine licence in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. Anyone operating a powered recreational vessel

    In Victoria you need a marine licence to operate any powered recreational vessel, including sailing boats with motors, e-foils and motorised paddle craft.

  2. Question 2 of 30

    What extra do you need to ride a jet ski (PWC) in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. A personal watercraft (PWC) endorsement on your marine licence

    Jet ski riders need a marine licence with a PWC endorsement. The endorsement cannot be held on its own.

  3. Question 3 of 30

    What is the youngest age at which you can get a restricted marine licence in Victoria?
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    Answer: D. 12

    VicRoads issues a restricted marine licence from age 12.

  4. Question 4 of 30

    A 14-year-old holds a Victorian restricted marine licence. When may they be master of a powerboat?
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    Answer: C. Between sunrise and sunset, under 10 knots, and not towing anything

    Restricted licence holders may be master only between sunrise and sunset, at less than 10 knots, and when not towing a person, vessel or object.

  5. Question 5 of 30

    What happens to a restricted marine licence when the holder turns 16?
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    Answer: B. It automatically becomes a full marine licence

    A Victorian restricted licence automatically becomes a full marine licence when the holder turns 16.

  6. Question 6 of 30

    How old must you be to get a PWC endorsement in Victoria?
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    Answer: B. 16

    You can only take the PWC endorsement test once you turn 16. Restricted licences cannot carry a PWC endorsement.

  7. Question 7 of 30

    How many questions are in the Victorian marine licence knowledge test, and how many must you get right?
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    Answer: A. 30 questions; at least 26 correct

    The marine licence test has 30 multiple-choice questions and you need at least 26 correct to pass.

  8. Question 8 of 30

    How many questions are in the Victorian PWC endorsement test, and what is the pass mark?
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    Answer: B. 15 questions; at least 13 correct

    The PWC endorsement test has 15 multiple-choice questions and you must answer at least 13 correctly.

  9. Question 9 of 30

    You did your marine licence course with an accredited training provider. How long do you have to take your certificate to VicRoads?
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    Answer: B. Within 12 months of finishing the course

    The endorsed course certificate must be taken to VicRoads within 12 months, as marked on the certificate.

  10. Question 10 of 30

    For how long can a Victorian marine licence be issued?
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    Answer: A. 12 months or 5 years

    Victorian marine licences can be issued and renewed for 12 months or five years.

  11. Question 11 of 30

    You hold a marine licence from another state. How long can you operate the equivalent vessel in Victoria with it?
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    Answer: A. Up to 3 months

    Interstate licence holders may operate the equivalent vessel in Victoria for up to three months. After that, residents must convert to a Victorian licence.

  12. Question 12 of 30

    In Victoria, who must wear a lifejacket on a boat 4.8 metres long or shorter?
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    Answer: A. Everyone on board

    On Victorian vessels up to and including 4.8 metres, lifejackets must be worn.

  13. Question 13 of 30

    On a 7-metre powerboat in Victoria, when must adults wear a lifejacket?
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    Answer: B. At times of heightened risk

    On powerboats over 4.8 metres and up to 12 metres, lifejackets must be worn at times of heightened risk, such as crossing a bar or boating at night.

  14. Question 14 of 30

    In Victoria, which children must wear a lifejacket at all times on a moving vessel?
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    Answer: B. Children under 12

    Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket at all times on a moving vessel. The master is responsible for making sure they do.

  15. Question 15 of 30

    Which of these is a time of 'heightened risk' under Victorian lifejacket rules?
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    Answer: B. Operating at night, from one hour after sunset to one hour before sunrise

    Heightened risk includes boating at night, alone, in restricted visibility, under a weather warning, crossing a bar or when the vessel is disabled.

  16. Question 16 of 30

    A parent goes boating alone with two children aged 8 and 10. How do Victorian rules treat this?
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    Answer: A. As boating alone, so heightened-risk lifejacket rules apply

    A sole adult with children under 12 counts as boating alone, which is a time of heightened risk.

  17. Question 17 of 30

    Which area is named as a designated hazardous area in Victoria?
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    Answer: C. Port Phillip Heads

    Port Phillip Heads is a designated hazardous area, so heightened-risk rules apply there.

  18. Question 18 of 30

    What level of lifejacket must children wear on Victoria's enclosed waters, such as Port Phillip Bay?
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    Answer: B. Level 100

    Children must wear a Level 100 lifejacket on enclosed waters: Port Phillip Bay, Westernport, the Gippsland Lakes and Mallacoota.

  19. Question 19 of 30

    When is a Level 50S lifejacket suitable?
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    Answer: B. Only where help is close at hand

    Level 50S is like Level 50 but without high-visibility features, so it is only suitable where help is close by.

  20. Question 20 of 30

    A stand-up paddleboarder in Victoria stays within 400 metres of the shore. Must they wear a lifejacket?
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    Answer: A. No, a lifejacket is not required within 400 m of shore

    Victorian rules do not require a lifejacket on a stand-up paddleboard, kiteboard or sailboard within 400 metres of shore. Wearing one is still a good idea.

  21. Question 21 of 30

    What is the blood alcohol limit in Victoria for a vessel operator aged under 21?
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    Answer: C. Zero: no alcohol at all

    Operators under 21 must have no alcohol in their blood or breath, even when the vessel is at anchor.

  22. Question 22 of 30

    What is the blood alcohol limit in Victoria for a vessel operator aged 21 or over?
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    Answer: C. Not over 0.05

    Operators aged 21 and over must not have a blood alcohol reading over 0.05.

  23. Question 23 of 30

    On Victoria's coastal and enclosed waters, how close to the shore does the 5-knot speed limit apply?
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    Answer: A. Within 200 metres of the shore

    On coastal and enclosed waters, you must not exceed 5 knots within 200 metres of the water's edge, unless a notice says otherwise.

  24. Question 24 of 30

    On Victorian inland waters, what is the speed limit within 50 metres of a person, a vessel or the shore?
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    Answer: B. 5 knots

    On inland waters, the 5-knot limit applies within 50 metres of a person, a vessel, a fixed or floating structure and the shore.

  25. Question 25 of 30

    On Victoria's coastal and enclosed waters, within what distance of a dive flag must you keep to 5 knots?
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    Answer: C. 100 metres

    On coastal and enclosed waters, the 5-knot limit applies within 100 metres of a dive flag. Divers may be some distance from the flag.

  26. Question 26 of 30

    Between Martha Point and Point Nepean, how far from the water's edge does the 5-knot limit for jet skis apply?
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    Answer: C. 500 metres

    Jet skis on coastal and enclosed waters keep to 5 knots within 200 metres of the water's edge. Between Martha Point and Point Nepean it is 500 metres.

  27. Question 27 of 30

    How close may a jet ski go to a whale or dolphin in Victoria?
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    Answer: A. No closer than 300 metres

    Jet skis must not be within 300 metres of a whale or dolphin.

  28. Question 28 of 30

    A Victorian jet ski rider plans to go more than 2 nautical miles from the coast. What must they carry?
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    Answer: B. A registered EPIRB

    A registered EPIRB is mandatory on a jet ski if the trip takes it more than 2 nautical miles from the coast.

  29. Question 29 of 30

    What flares must a Victorian powerboat carry on coastal and enclosed waters?
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    Answer: C. Two orange smoke and two red handheld flares

    Registered vessels on coastal and enclosed waters carry two red and two orange handheld flares. On enclosed waters, a GPS EPIRB, a PLB or an installed VHF radio can replace them.

  30. Question 30 of 30

    Which recreational vessels must be registered in Victoria?
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    Answer: B. All powered recreational vessels, including jet skis

    Under the Marine Safety Act 2010, all powered recreational vessels, including jet skis, must be registered.

What to know before the test

  • The marine licence knowledge test has 30 multiple-choice questions, and you need at least 26 correct.
  • The PWC endorsement test has 15 questions with a pass mark of 13. You can only take it from age 16.
  • You can get a restricted marine licence from age 12. It becomes a full licence automatically when you turn 16.
  • You can sit the test at an accredited training provider or a VicRoads Customer Service Centre. You must also pass a basic eyesight test.
  • Operators under 21 must have zero alcohol, even at anchor. Operators 21 and over must not be over 0.05.
  • Children under 12 must wear a lifejacket at all times on a moving vessel.
  • Interstate licence holders must convert to a Victorian licence to operate here for more than three months.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a boat licence in Victoria?

Yes. You need a marine licence to operate any powered recreational vessel, and a PWC endorsement on that licence to ride a jet ski.

How many questions are on the Victorian marine licence test?

30 multiple-choice questions. You must answer at least 26 correctly. The PWC endorsement test has 15 questions and you need 13.

Is there a time limit?

The official VicRoads page does not state a time limit. Ask your provider or VicRoads when you book.

Can a 12-year-old drive a boat in Victoria?

Yes, with a restricted marine licence: only between sunrise and sunset, under 10 knots, and not towing anything.

Can I use my NSW or Queensland licence in Victoria?

Yes, for the equivalent vessel, for up to three months. After that you must convert to a Victorian licence.

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