Queensland Boat Licence Practice Test 2026
In Queensland you need a recreational marine driver licence (RMDL) to drive a boat with an engine over 4.5 kW, and a PWC licence as well to ride a jet ski. You get it by passing a BoatSafe course with an approved training provider. Practice test 1 covers Queensland's own rules from Maritime Safety Queensland. The other sets cover the national collision rules, lights, sound signals and IALA A buoys.
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Ansvarig: Maritime Safety Queensland and the Department of Transport and Main Roads (BoatSafe training providers). Lägsta ålder: 16. Öva gratis här med 90 frågor, alla med svar och förklaring. Kontrollerad mot officiella källor den 11 oktober 2026.
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Fråga 1 av 30
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Svar: A. 4.5 kW
A Queensland recreational marine driver licence (RMDL) is needed for a boat with engine power greater than 4.5 kW.
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Svar: D. 16
You must be at least 16 to apply for a Queensland marine licence. Interstate licence holders must also be 16 to use their licence in Queensland.
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Svar: C. Complete and pass a BoatSafe course with a training provider
You must complete and pass BoatSafe training with an approved provider, or hold a recognised, valid interstate marine licence.
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Svar: A. 6 months
The training provider issues a statement of competency, which is valid for 6 months from the date of issue.
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Svar: C. A medical fitness disclosure statement
When enrolling in BoatSafe, you complete a medical fitness disclosure statement and give it to the training provider.
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Svar: C. For life, with no renewal
A Queensland marine licence is valid for life and does not need renewing.
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Svar: A. A recreational marine driver licence and a PWC licence
PWC drivers need both a recreational marine licence (RMDL) and a personal watercraft licence (PWCL).
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Svar: A. When a licensed person on board can take immediate control if needed
An unlicensed person may drive if a licensed supervisor is on board and can take immediate control in case of trouble.
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Svar: A. The supervising licence holder
When an unlicensed person drives a PWC, the supervising licence holder must wear the kill switch safety lanyard.
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Svar: B. No one except you, the supervising licence holder
A supervised unlicensed PWC driver cannot carry passengers other than the supervising licence holder.
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Svar: D. 3 months
You must get a Queensland marine licence within 3 months of arriving in Australia or getting a resident visa.
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Svar: D. A translation from a NAATI accredited translator
If an overseas licence is not in English, carry a NAATI accredited translation with it.
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Svar: D. Less than 0.05
The skipper of a recreational boat must have a blood alcohol level of less than 0.05.
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Svar: A. Zero tolerance
There is zero tolerance for boating under the influence of drugs. Police can take a saliva sample to test for some drugs.
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Svar: C. Children over 1 and under 12
Since 1 December 2024, children over one year and under 12 must wear a lifejacket in an open boat or open area of a boat while underway.
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Svar: B. Yes
Wearing a lifejacket is compulsory when boating alone, or with only children under 12, in an open boat under 4.8 m that is underway.
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Svar: C. Between sunset and sunrise
Lifejackets must be worn between sunset and sunrise in an open boat under 4.8 m that is underway.
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Svar: B. When crossing a designated coastal bar
Lifejackets must be worn when crossing a designated coastal bar in an open boat or in the open area of any boat.
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Svar: B. Level 100 or higher
Beyond partially smooth waters you need a Level 100, 150 or 275 lifejacket.
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Svar: D. 1 September 2025
From 1 September 2025, all lifejackets must meet AS 4758. Older lifejackets are being phased out.
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Svar: B. According to the manufacturer's specifications and timeframes
Inflatable lifejackets must be serviced as the manufacturer specifies to be fit for purpose. Keep the service records.
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Svar: C. Beyond partially smooth waters and more than 2 nautical miles from land
An EPIRB is required beyond partially smooth waters when you are more than 2 nautical miles from land.
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Svar: C. 2 red hand-held and 2 orange smoke flares
Registered boats in partially smooth waters and beyond must carry 2 red hand-held flares and 2 orange smoke flares.
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Svar: A. A signalling device such as a torch
All boats operating from sunset to sunrise must carry a signalling device, such as a torch, lantern or glow stick.
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Svar: C. Where the safety equipment is kept
Owners and masters must give each person on board information about where the safety equipment is kept.
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Svar: A. 6 knots
Queensland's 'distance-off' rule sets a 6-knot limit within 30 m of a person in the water, anchored or moored boats, and jetties, wharves, ramps and pontoons.
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Svar: D. Yes, they apply throughout Queensland waters with or without signs
Distance-off limits apply throughout Queensland waterways whether or not there are signs.
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Svar: B. 6 knots
PWC must keep to 6 knots within 60 m of people in the water, anchored or moored boats, structures, boat ramps, jetties, pontoons, bathing reserves and the shore, with some exceptions.
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Svar: B. Only more than 200 m from the shore
In coastal waters, freestyling and wave jumping must be more than 200 m from the shore where homes are within 100 m of the shoreline.
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Svar: D. 3 people, whatever their ages
The number of seats sets the limit. Children under 12 no longer count as half a person.
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Bra att veta före provet
- You need a marine licence to operate a boat with engine power greater than 4.5 kW. PWC riders need a marine licence and a PWC licence.
- You must be at least 16. You get the licence by completing and passing BoatSafe training with an approved provider.
- The provider gives you a statement of competency, valid for 6 months, to take to a customer service centre. The licence is valid for life.
- Since 1 December 2024, children over 1 and under 12 must wear a lifejacket in an open boat, or the open area of any boat, while underway.
- Skippers of recreational boats must have a blood alcohol level under 0.05. There is zero tolerance for drugs.
- A 6-knot limit applies within 30 m of people in the water, anchored or moored boats, jetties, ramps and pontoons, with or without signs.
- An EPIRB is required beyond partially smooth waters when you are more than 2 nautical miles from land.
Vanliga frågor
Do I need a boat licence in Queensland?
Yes, to drive a boat with an engine over 4.5 kW, or to drive a boat or PWC that is towing a person. A PWC also needs a separate PWC licence.
How do I get a Queensland boat licence?
Complete and pass a BoatSafe course with an approved training provider, then take your statement of competency, ID and fee to a customer service centre within 6 months.
How many questions are in the Queensland boat licence test?
Queensland's official pages do not publish a set question count or pass mark. Your BoatSafe provider runs the theory and practical assessment. This practice test uses 30 questions and an 80% target.
How old do you need to be?
At least 16. Interstate licence holders must also be 16 or older to use their licence in Queensland.
Does a Queensland boat licence expire?
No. A Queensland recreational marine licence is valid for life.
Källor
- Queensland Government: Boat and personal watercraft licences
- Queensland Government: Find a BoatSafe training provider
- Maritime Safety Queensland: Lifejackets
- Maritime Safety Queensland: Safety equipment for recreational boats
- Maritime Safety Queensland: Alcohol and drug rules
- Maritime Safety Queensland: Speed limits
- Maritime Safety Queensland: Personal watercraft