NSW Boat Licence Practice Test 2026: Övningsprov 3

Övningsprov 3 av 3 för NSW Boat Licence Practice Test: 25 fler frågor med svar och förklaringar.

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Kontrollerad 11 oktober 2026

Fråga 1 av 25
Where is the safest water when you see this mark?
- Close alongside it on any side
- To the west of the mark
- To the east of the mark
- To the north of the mark
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 2 av 25
In fog, what sound signal does a power-driven vessel make while moving through the water?
- One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes
- Three short blasts every minute
- A bell rung continuously
- One short blast every 5 minutes
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 3 av 25
Two power-driven vessels are crossing. Which one must give way?
- The vessel closer to shore
- The faster vessel
- The one that has the other vessel on its port (left) side
- The one that has the other vessel on its own starboard (right) side
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 4 av 25
Which of these does NOT change what a safe speed is?
- How quickly your boat can stop and turn
- How many other vessels are nearby
- The colour of your boat
- How far you can see
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 5 av 25
When must the skipper keep a proper lookout?
- Only at night
- At all times, by sight and hearing
- Only when visibility is poor
- Only in busy channels
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 6 av 25
What colour is a vessel's sternlight?
- White
- Yellow
- Green
- Red
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Svar: A. White
The sternlight is white and shines backwards over the stern.
Fråga 7 av 25
At night you can see only a single white light ahead, and you are closing on it. What could it be?
- A port-hand channel mark
- The sternlight of a vessel you are overtaking
- A vessel coming straight towards you
- A vessel showing it is not under command
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 8 av 25
How often must you renew the AMSA registration of your EPIRB?
- Every time you go out to sea
- Every 2 years, or sooner if your details change
- Every 10 years
- Only once, when you buy it
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 9 av 25
Where is the safest water when you see this mark?
- To the west of the mark
- To the north of the mark
- To the south of the mark
- Directly over the mark
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 10 av 25
Why should you attach the engine kill switch lanyard to yourself when driving?
- So you can steer with one hand
- Because it charges the battery
- So the boat goes faster
- So the engine stops if you fall overboard or are thrown from the helm
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 11 av 25
Which lifejacket level gives a high level of buoyancy and keeps the wearer in a safe floating position?
- Level 50S
- Level 50
- Level 100 or above
- Any buoyancy vest without a collar
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 12 av 25
A lit cardinal mark shows white flashes in groups of three. Which cardinal mark is it?
- North
- East
- West
- South
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 13 av 25
What colour is the sidelight on a vessel's port (left) side?
- Green
- White
- Red
- Yellow
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Svar: C. Red
The port sidelight is red and the starboard sidelight is green.
Fråga 14 av 25
You are leaving a harbour and heading out to sea. Where should the red port-hand marks be?
- Red marks only apply when entering
- On your port (left) side
- On your starboard (right) side
- Directly behind you
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 15 av 25
What light must a small vessel at anchor show at night?
- No light is needed
- An all-round white light where it can best be seen
- Red and green sidelights
- A flashing yellow light
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 16 av 25
Which buoyage system is used in Australian waters?
- IALA System A
- The US lateral system
- IALA System B
- A different system in each state
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 17 av 25
At night you see a white masthead light with both a red and a green sidelight straight ahead. What is happening?
- A sailing vessel is moving away from you
- A power-driven vessel is heading straight towards you
- A vessel is overtaking you from behind
- A vessel is at anchor
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 18 av 25
What does three short blasts on the horn mean?
- I agree to be overtaken
- I am operating astern propulsion (going in reverse)
- I am altering course to starboard
- I need help
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Svar: B. I am operating astern propulsion (going in reverse)
Three short blasts mean the vessel's engines are going astern.
Fråga 19 av 25
When must vessels show navigation lights?
- Only when other boats are nearby
- Only after midnight
- Only on coastal waters
- From sunset to sunrise and in restricted visibility
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 20 av 25
When does an orange smoke flare work best?
- Underwater
- At night
- In daylight
- In thick fog only
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Svar: C. In daylight
Orange smoke flares are day signals. Red handheld flares can be seen by day and night.
Fråga 21 av 25
What lights may a power boat under 12 metres show when underway at night, instead of separate masthead and stern lights?
- Only a red and a green light
- One all-round white light plus sidelights
- Two all-round red lights
- Flashing yellow lights
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 22 av 25
What is a yellow special mark used for?
- To show a wreck that is dangerous to all ships
- To show a special area or feature, such as a zone boundary, cable or aquaculture area
- To show the port side of a channel
- To mark safe water all around
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Svar: 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.
Fråga 23 av 25
You are in a kayak or rowing boat at night. What light must you have?
- Two all-round red lights
- A flashing orange light
- A white torch or lantern ready to show in time to prevent a collision
- Red and green sidelights fixed to the hull
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 24 av 25
What colours are cardinal marks painted?
- Black and red
- Red and white
- Green and white
- Black and yellow
Visa svar
Svar: 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.
Fråga 25 av 25
You see a vessel whose crew are slowly raising and lowering their outstretched arms. What does this mean?
- They want you to overtake
- They are about to anchor
- They are saying hello
- They are in distress and need help
Visa svar
Svar: 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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