NSW Boat Licence Practice Test 2026: Test de práctica 3

1. Pregunta 1 de 25

   Where is the safest water when you see this mark?

   • AClose alongside it on any side
   • BTo the west of the mark
   • CTo the east of the mark
   • DTo the north of the mark
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. To the east of the mark

   This is an east cardinal mark: the cones point away from each other (base to base), black with a yellow band. Pass to the east.

2. Pregunta 2 de 25

   In fog, what sound signal does a power-driven vessel make while moving through the water?

   • AOne prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes
   • BThree short blasts every minute
   • CA bell rung continuously
   • DOne short blast every 5 minutes
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes

   A power-driven vessel making way in restricted visibility sounds one prolonged blast (4 to 6 seconds) at least every 2 minutes.

3. Pregunta 3 de 25

   Two power-driven vessels are crossing. Which one must give way?

   • AThe vessel closer to shore
   • BThe faster vessel
   • CThe one that has the other vessel on its port (left) side
   • DThe one that has the other vessel on its own starboard (right) side
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: D. The one that has the other vessel on its own starboard (right) side

   In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other on its starboard side keeps out of the way and should avoid crossing ahead of it.

4. Pregunta 4 de 25

   Which of these does NOT change what a safe speed is?

   • AHow quickly your boat can stop and turn
   • BHow many other vessels are nearby
   • CThe colour of your boat
   • DHow far you can see
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. The colour of your boat

   Safe speed depends on visibility, traffic, how your boat handles, wind, waves, current and nearby hazards. The colour of the boat has no effect.

5. Pregunta 5 de 25

   When must the skipper keep a proper lookout?

   • AOnly at night
   • BAt all times, by sight and hearing
   • COnly when visibility is poor
   • DOnly in busy channels
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. At all times, by sight and hearing

   Collision rule 5 says every vessel must keep a proper lookout at all times, using sight, hearing and any other available means.

6. Pregunta 6 de 25

   What colour is a vessel's sternlight?

   • AWhite
   • BYellow
   • CGreen
   • DRed
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: A. White

   The sternlight is white and shines backwards over the stern.

7. Pregunta 7 de 25

   At night you can see only a single white light ahead, and you are closing on it. What could it be?

   • AA port-hand channel mark
   • BThe sternlight of a vessel you are overtaking
   • CA vessel coming straight towards you
   • DA vessel showing it is not under command
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. The sternlight of a vessel you are overtaking

   A single white light ahead may be the sternlight of a slower vessel. If you are overtaking it, you must keep clear.

8. Pregunta 8 de 25

   How often must you renew the AMSA registration of your EPIRB?

   • AEvery time you go out to sea
   • BEvery 2 years, or sooner if your details change
   • CEvery 10 years
   • DOnly once, when you buy it
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: B. Every 2 years, or sooner if your details change

   EPIRBs must be registered with the Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA). Registration is free and must be renewed every two years.

9. Pregunta 9 de 25

   Where is the safest water when you see this mark?

   • ATo the west of the mark
   • BTo the north of the mark
   • CTo the south of the mark
   • DDirectly over the mark
   Ver respuesta

   Respuesta: C. To the south of the mark

   This is a south cardinal mark: both cones point down and it is yellow above black. Pass to the south of it.

10. Pregunta 10 de 25

    Why should you attach the engine kill switch lanyard to yourself when driving?

    • ASo you can steer with one hand
    • BBecause it charges the battery
    • CSo the boat goes faster
    • DSo the engine stops if you fall overboard or are thrown from the helm
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. So the engine stops if you fall overboard or are thrown from the helm

    If the driver falls out, the lanyard pulls the switch and stops the engine, so the boat does not run on without a driver.

11. Pregunta 11 de 25

    Which lifejacket level gives a high level of buoyancy and keeps the wearer in a safe floating position?

    • ALevel 50S
    • BLevel 50
    • CLevel 100 or above
    • DAny buoyancy vest without a collar
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Level 100 or above

    Level 100 and above lifejackets give a high level of buoyancy and keep you floating safely. Level 50 types are for active watersports and will not support your head.

12. Pregunta 12 de 25

    A lit cardinal mark shows white flashes in groups of three. Which cardinal mark is it?

    • ANorth
    • BEast
    • CWest
    • DSouth
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. East

    Cardinal lights follow a clock face: east flashes 3 times (3 o'clock), south 6 plus a long flash, west 9, and north flashes without a break.

13. Pregunta 13 de 25

    What colour is the sidelight on a vessel's port (left) side?

    • AGreen
    • BWhite
    • CRed
    • DYellow
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. Red

    The port sidelight is red and the starboard sidelight is green.

14. Pregunta 14 de 25

    You are leaving a harbour and heading out to sea. Where should the red port-hand marks be?

    • ARed marks only apply when entering
    • BOn your port (left) side
    • COn your starboard (right) side
    • DDirectly behind you
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. On your starboard (right) side

    Marks are laid for vessels entering. When you head out to sea, everything is reversed, so red marks are on your starboard side.

15. Pregunta 15 de 25

    What light must a small vessel at anchor show at night?

    • ANo light is needed
    • BAn all-round white light where it can best be seen
    • CRed and green sidelights
    • DA flashing yellow light
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. An all-round white light where it can best be seen

    A vessel at anchor shows an all-round white light. Larger vessels show two.

16. Pregunta 16 de 25

    Which buoyage system is used in Australian waters?

    • AIALA System A
    • BThe US lateral system
    • CIALA System B
    • DA different system in each state
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: A. IALA System A

    Australia uses IALA System A, the same system as the UK and Europe. Red marks are on the port (left) side when you travel in the direction of buoyage.

17. Pregunta 17 de 25

    At night you see a white masthead light with both a red and a green sidelight straight ahead. What is happening?

    • AA sailing vessel is moving away from you
    • BA power-driven vessel is heading straight towards you
    • CA vessel is overtaking you from behind
    • DA vessel is at anchor
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. A power-driven vessel is heading straight towards you

    Seeing both sidelights and a masthead light means a power vessel is coming head-on. Both vessels should turn to starboard.

18. Pregunta 18 de 25

    What does three short blasts on the horn mean?

    • AI agree to be overtaken
    • BI am operating astern propulsion (going in reverse)
    • CI am altering course to starboard
    • DI need help
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. I am operating astern propulsion (going in reverse)

    Three short blasts mean the vessel's engines are going astern.

19. Pregunta 19 de 25

    When must vessels show navigation lights?

    • AOnly when other boats are nearby
    • BOnly after midnight
    • COnly on coastal waters
    • DFrom sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. From sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility

    Navigation lights must be shown between sunset and sunrise, and also by day in restricted visibility such as fog or heavy rain.

20. Pregunta 20 de 25

    When does an orange smoke flare work best?

    • AUnderwater
    • BAt night
    • CIn daylight
    • DIn thick fog only
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. In daylight

    Orange smoke flares are day signals. Red handheld flares can be seen by day and night.

21. Pregunta 21 de 25

    What lights may a power boat under 12 metres show when underway at night, instead of separate masthead and stern lights?

    • AOnly a red and a green light
    • BOne all-round white light plus sidelights
    • CTwo all-round red lights
    • DFlashing yellow lights
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. One all-round white light plus sidelights

    A power-driven vessel under 12 metres may combine the masthead and stern lights into one all-round white light, plus sidelights.

22. Pregunta 22 de 25

    What is a yellow special mark used for?

    • ATo show a wreck that is dangerous to all ships
    • BTo show a special area or feature, such as a zone boundary, cable or aquaculture area
    • CTo show the port side of a channel
    • DTo mark safe water all around
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: B. To show a special area or feature, such as a zone boundary, cable or aquaculture area

    Special marks are yellow and may carry a yellow X topmark. In Victoria, for example, yellow marks show zone boundaries and aquaculture reserves.

23. Pregunta 23 de 25

    You are in a kayak or rowing boat at night. What light must you have?

    • ATwo all-round red lights
    • BA flashing orange light
    • CA white torch or lantern ready to show in time to prevent a collision
    • DRed and green sidelights fixed to the hull
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: C. A white torch or lantern ready to show in time to prevent a collision

    A vessel under oars may show the lights of a sailing vessel, but if not it must have a white torch or lantern ready to show in time.

24. Pregunta 24 de 25

    What colours are cardinal marks painted?

    • ABlack and red
    • BRed and white
    • CGreen and white
    • DBlack and yellow
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. Black and yellow

    All cardinal marks use black and yellow bands. The topmark cones and the order of colours show which side is safe.

25. Pregunta 25 de 25

    You see a vessel whose crew are slowly raising and lowering their outstretched arms. What does this mean?

    • AThey want you to overtake
    • BThey are about to anchor
    • CThey are saying hello
    • DThey are in distress and need help
    Ver respuesta

    Respuesta: D. They are in distress and need help

    Slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering outstretched arms is a recognised distress signal. Go to help if you can do so safely.

Teclado: 1–4 para responder, Intro para la siguiente pregunta.

El examen real: At least 24 of 30 in Section A and all 20 in Section B