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NSW Boat Licence Practice Test 2026: Test d’entraînement 3

Test d’entraînement 3 sur 3 pour l’examen « NSW Boat Licence Practice Test » : 25 questions supplémentaires avec réponses et explications.

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  • 90 questions
  • Vérifié le 11 octobre 2026

  1. Question 1 sur 25

    Where is the safest water when you see this mark?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 2 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 3 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 4 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 5 sur 25

    When must the skipper keep a proper lookout?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 6 sur 25

    What colour is a vessel's sternlight?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: A. White

    The sternlight is white and shines backwards over the stern.

  7. Question 7 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 8 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 9 sur 25

    Where is the safest water when you see this mark?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 10 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 11 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 12 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 13 sur 25

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

    Réponse: C. Red

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

  14. Question 14 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 15 sur 25

    What light must a small vessel at anchor show at night?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 16 sur 25

    Which buoyage system is used in Australian waters?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 17 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 18 sur 25

    What does three short blasts on the horn mean?
    Voir la réponse

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

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

  19. Question 19 sur 25

    When must vessels show navigation lights?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 20 sur 25

    When does an orange smoke flare work best?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: C. In daylight

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

  21. Question 21 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 22 sur 25

    What is a yellow special mark used for?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 23 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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. Question 24 sur 25

    What colours are cardinal marks painted?
    Voir la réponse

    Réponse: 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. Question 25 sur 25

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

    Réponse: 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.

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