Special Boating License

Question 1

For use in Australian waters, the appropriate EPIRB is currently:

Accepted Answer

406 Mhz

Answer

243 Mhz

Answer

800 Mhz

Answer

121.5 Mhz

Question 2

Which of these boats is best suited to deal with challenging circumstances in a bar?

Accepted Answer

Deep V hull

Answer

Punt

Answer

Displacement

Answer

Shallow V

Question 3

The fuel carrying formula is:

Accepted Answer

One third out, one third back and one third in reserve

Answer

One half out and one half back

Answer

Just make sure the tank is full

Answer

Two thirds out and one third back

Question 4

In Australia, operating a powerboat by anyone with a blood alcohol content of ___ or higher is prohibited.

Accepted Answer

0.5

Answer

1

Answer

2

Answer

0.08

Question 5

What action do you take if you are overtaking another vessel?

Accepted Answer

Keep well clear of the way of the vessel you are overtaking

Answer

Pass on the starboard side

Answer

Wait till the vessel slows down

Answer

Pass on the port side

Question 6

You are drifting in a solid outgoing tidal current on your 3.5-meter boat because your motor has failed. Calling the local marine rescue association should be done as follows:

Accepted Answer

PAN PAN

Answer

MOBILE PHONE

Answer

MAYDAY

Answer

SECURITE

Question 7

When the wind blows against the tide, you can anticipate:

Accepted Answer

A rough ride

Answer

To anchor before high tide

Answer

Good fishing weather

Answer

Smooth boating