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NSW Boat Licence Practice Test 2026

In New South Wales you need a general boat licence to drive a recreational powerboat at 10 knots or more. Before you get one, you must pass a 50-question knowledge test with two sections. Practice test 1 covers NSW's own licence rules, safe distances, lifejackets and alcohol limits. The other sets cover the national collision rules, lights, sound signals and IALA A buoys.

  • Pamamangka
  • New South Wales
  • 90 tanong
  • Sinuri noong Oktubre 11, 2026

Mabilis na sagot

Ang opisyal na pagsusulit ay may 50 tanong. Passing mark: At least 24 of 30 in Section A and all 20 in Section B. Pinapatakbo ito ng Transport for NSW (NSW Maritime). Pinakamababang edad: 12 (restrictions apply until 16). Magsanay dito nang libre gamit ang 90 tanong, bawat isa ay may sagot at paliwanag. Sinuri laban sa mga opisyal na sanggunian noong Oktubre 11, 2026.

Basahin bago magsanayMagsimula sa Australian Boat Licence Study Guide: mga tala sa simpleng wika, mga diagram at mga numerong dapat tandaan.

  1. Tanong 1 ng 30

    When do you need a licence to drive a recreational powerboat in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. When you drive at 10 knots or more

    In NSW you need a boat licence to drive a recreational vessel at 10 knots (18.5 km/h) or more.

  2. Tanong 2 ng 30

    Which of these always needs a licence in NSW, whatever its speed?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. A personal watercraft (PWC), such as a jet ski

    Any PWC needs a PWC licence. Paddlecraft, rowing boats and unpowered sailing boats do not need a licence.

  3. Tanong 3 ng 30

    Do you need a NSW boat licence to drive a small powerboat at less than 10 knots?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. No, a licence is not needed below 10 knots

    Powerboats and engine-assisted sailing boats driven at less than 10 knots do not need a licence in NSW. All the boating rules still apply.

  4. Tanong 4 ng 30

    What is the youngest age at which you can apply for a general boat licence in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 12

    You can apply for a NSW general boat licence from age 12. Extra restrictions apply until you turn 16.

  5. Tanong 5 ng 30

    A 14-year-old holds a NSW general boat licence. Which of these is NOT allowed?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Driving between sunset and sunrise

    Licence holders under 16 must not drive between sunset and sunrise, tow anyone, or take part in races.

  6. Tanong 6 ng 30

    A 15-year-old licence holder wants to drive a boat (not a PWC) at 10 knots or more in NSW. Who must be on board?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. A person aged 16 or older who holds a general boat or PWC licence

    Under-16 licence holders driving at 10 knots or more must have a licence holder aged 16 or older on board.

  7. Tanong 7 ng 30

    What must you hold before you can get a NSW PWC licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. A general boat licence

    In NSW, you must first get a general boat licence before upgrading to a PWC licence.

  8. Tanong 8 ng 30

    How can you show practical boating experience for a NSW general boat licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Complete the Boating Licence Practical Logbook with an experienced skipper, or an approved practical course

    You need evidence of practical experience: a completed logbook with an experienced skipper present, or an approved course with an Authorised Training Provider.

  9. Tanong 9 ng 30

    What does an under-16 applicant need when applying for a NSW boat licence?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. A parent or guardian present

    Applicants under 16 need a parent or guardian with them when they apply at a service centre.

  10. Tanong 10 ng 30

    How many questions are in the NSW general boat licence knowledge test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. 50

    The general boat licence test has 50 multiple-choice questions in two sections.

  11. Tanong 11 ng 30

    What do you need to pass the NSW general boat licence knowledge test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 24 of 30 in Section A and all 20 in Section B

    You must answer 24 of the 30 Section A questions correctly and all 20 Section B questions correctly.

  12. Tanong 12 ng 30

    What is the pass mark for the NSW PWC licence knowledge test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. At least 12 of 15

    The PWC test has 15 questions, and you need at least 12 correct to pass.

  13. Tanong 13 ng 30

    What happens if someone is caught cheating in a NSW boat licence test?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. They cannot resit for 6 weeks and may face fines or jail

    A person who cheats cannot resit the test for 6 weeks, and penalties may include fines and imprisonment.

  14. Tanong 14 ng 30

    When must you carry your licence while boating in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. When driving at 10 knots or more, or when driving a PWC

    You must carry your licence (a digital licence is fine) when driving at 10 knots or more or when driving a PWC.

  15. Tanong 15 ng 30

    What do you need to operate a vessel commercially in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. A Certificate of Competency from AMSA

    A recreational licence does not cover commercial work. Commercial operation needs a Certificate of Competency from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority.

  16. Tanong 16 ng 30

    In NSW, how far must a powered vessel keep from people in the water?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At least 60 metres

    Powered vessels, including PWC and sailing boats over 5.5 m, must keep at least 60 metres from people in the water.

  17. Tanong 17 ng 30

    In NSW, how far must you keep from a dive flag or float?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. At least 60 metres

    Keep at least 60 metres from a dive flag or float. Divers can be up to 100 metres from their flag, so take extra care within 200 metres.

  18. Tanong 18 ng 30

    Travelling at 6 knots or more in NSW, how far must a powered vessel keep from other vessels, structures and the shore?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At least 30 metres

    At 6 knots or more, powered vessels must keep 30 metres from other vessels (including moored ones), structures such as jetties and markers, and the shore.

  19. Tanong 19 ng 30

    Within what distance of the shore is irregular riding (circling, weaving, jumping) on a PWC restricted in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. 200 metres, in a PWC restriction zone or where homes near the shore can be seen

    PWC must not ride irregularly within 200 metres of shore in a PWC restriction zone, or where homes within 200 metres of the shore are visible from the water.

  20. Tanong 20 ng 30

    How far must you keep from a naval vessel that is underway in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 200 metres from its bow and 60 metres from its sides

    Keep 200 metres from the bow and 60 metres from the side of a naval vessel underway, and 60 metres from one at anchor.

  21. Tanong 21 ng 30

    What is the blood alcohol limit for someone under 18 driving a vessel in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. 0.00

    Vessel drivers under 18 must have a blood alcohol level of zero.

  22. Tanong 22 ng 30

    What is the blood alcohol limit for a driver aged 18 or over on a recreational vessel in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. Under 0.05

    Drivers aged 18 and over of recreational vessels must be under 0.05.

  23. Tanong 23 ng 30

    Apart from the driver, who else must stay under the alcohol limit in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. The observer on a towing vessel and anyone being towed

    NSW alcohol limits apply to the driver, to observers in a vessel towing a person, and to anyone being towed.

  24. Tanong 24 ng 30

    When can NSW police breath test a vessel driver?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. When the vessel is underway, including when drifting

    Police can carry out random breath and drug tests on vessels underway, including vessels that are drifting.

  25. Tanong 25 ng 30

    In NSW, when must people on a powerboat 4.8 m or shorter wear a lifejacket on open waters?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. At all times

    On open waters and when crossing coastal bars, everyone on a boat up to 4.8 m must wear a lifejacket (Level 100 or above) at all times.

  26. Tanong 26 ng 30

    On enclosed waters in NSW, when must people on a boat 4.8 m or shorter wear a lifejacket?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: B. When the skipper is alone (including with children under 12 aboard) or at night

    On enclosed waters, lifejackets (Level 50S or above) must be worn on boats up to 4.8 m when boating alone or between sunset and sunrise.

  27. Tanong 27 ng 30

    When must everyone on a powerboat over 4.8 m wear a Level 100 lifejacket in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. When crossing a coastal bar

    On boats over 4.8 m, everyone must wear a Level 100 or above lifejacket when crossing coastal bars.

  28. Tanong 28 ng 30

    Who must wear a lifejacket on a PWC in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: A. Everyone, including the driver, passengers, observer and anyone being towed

    Everyone on or towed by a PWC must wear a Level 50S or above lifejacket at all times. Inflatable lifejackets are not recommended.

  29. Tanong 29 ng 30

    What does NSW law say about servicing inflatable lifejackets?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: D. Servicing them is a legal requirement

    Servicing your inflatable lifejacket is a legal requirement in NSW, so it works when you need it.

  30. Tanong 30 ng 30

    What is the maximum speed for a vessel towing a person in NSW?
    Ipakita ang sagot

    Sagot: C. 60 knots

    NSW limits the speed of any vessel towing a person to 60 knots.

Ang dapat malaman bago ang pagsusulit

  • You need a licence to drive a recreational vessel at 10 knots (18.5 km/h) or more, and to drive any personal watercraft (PWC) at any speed.
  • The general boat licence test has 50 multiple-choice questions. You need 24 of 30 in Section A and all 20 in Section B.
  • The PWC licence test has 15 questions and you need 12 correct. You must hold a general boat licence first.
  • You can apply from age 12. Licence holders under 16 must not drive between sunset and sunrise, in races or while towing anyone.
  • You need proof of practical experience: a completed Boating Licence Practical Logbook or an approved practical course.
  • Drivers under 18 must have zero alcohol. Drivers aged 18 or over of recreational vessels must be under 0.05.
  • Powered vessels must keep at least 60 m from people in the water, and 30 m from other vessels, structures and the shore at 6 knots or more.

Mga madalas itanong

Do I need a boat licence in NSW?

Yes, if you drive a recreational powerboat at 10 knots or more, or any personal watercraft. Paddlecraft, rowing boats and unpowered sailing boats do not need a licence.

How many questions are in the NSW boat licence test?

There are 50 multiple-choice questions in two sections. You must get at least 24 of the 30 Section A questions and all 20 Section B questions right.

Where do I sit the test?

Through an Authorised Training Provider as part of your course, or at a service centre after booking and paying the test fee. A free interpreter can be arranged by calling 13 14 50.

Is there a time limit?

The official test page does not state a time limit. Check with the service centre or your training provider when you book.

How old do you have to be to get a boat licence in NSW?

You can apply from age 12. Applicants under 16 need a parent or guardian with them, and licence holders under 16 have extra restrictions.

What happens if I fail?

You can sit the test again, and each attempt at a service centre has a fee. Anyone caught cheating cannot resit for 6 weeks.

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