Boat license 2 Module

Question 1

2/1:
Which of the following should be included in a pre-trip vessel check?

• Engine maintenance has been done regularly, key and safety cut off lanyard in place, battery charged and adequate fuel onboard including 1/3 reserve
• Check safety equipment is onboard, serviceable, in date and stowed appropriately, tidal information, expected weather conditions and provide person ashore with intended trip details (trip plan)
• Check hull condition, check bungs are in securely, trailer is roadworthy and serviceable (if applicable), engine tilt (if applicable), electrics work, engine starts (in water) and adequate sea water cooling on start up by observing tell-tail and/or temperature gauge
• All of the above

Answer 1

All of the above

Question 2

2/2:
What must be considered when selecting a life jacket for your power boat?

• Do they they meet the Australian Standards
• Knowing the weight of the persons that are going to travel in the boat so you purchase the correct size life jacket for the weight range of those persons
• Know your area’s of operation you are going to use your boat and which life jackets are suitable for those area’s, namely smooth waters(Level 50S, 50, 100 or 150), partially smooth waters(Level 50, 100 or 150) and open waters(Level 100 or 150)
• All of the above

Answer 2

All of the above

Question 3

2/3:
You are setting out in your open 4.5 metre boat with your two children aged 8 and 11 years aboard for a fishing trip in partially smooth waters. What safety equipment must be carried / worn?

• Life jackets must be worn all persons aboard while the boat is underway
• There must be suitable size and type of life jacket for everyone onboard and if stowed out of sight the stowage area must be labeled with a “LIFE JACKET” sign red and white in colour
• Safety equipment including a signaling device, V sheet, 2 red flares and 2 orange smoke signals in date
• All the above statements are true

Answer 3

All the above statements are true

Question 4

2/4:
As a minimum for a vessel operating in open waters is required to wear or carry which of the following life jackets?

• Level 100 or 150
• Level 50
• Level 50S
• All of the above are suitable

Answer 4

Level 100 or 150

Question 5

2/5:
What statements are true in relation to children over one year and under 12 years of age when onboard a boat underway?

• Children only have to wear a life jacket at the choice of their parent or guardian
• Only if the sea gets rough
• Life jackets must be worn in an open boat or any open area of any boat of any length
• Children do not have to wear a life jacket if they don’t want too

Answer 5

Life jackets must be worn in an open boat or any open area of any boat of any length

Question 6

2/6:
While crossing a designated coastal bar life jackets must be worn by?

• All persons onboard an open boat
• All persons aboard in any open area of any boat of any length
• All persons on certain craft including, small sail boats (funboats, lasers, herons), pedal boats, rafts (including inflatable rafts), rowboats (excluding those operated by Surf Lifesaving Australia Clubs), sea and surf kayaks
• All of the above, but exempt boats are body or boogie boards, surf boards, wind surfers, kite surfers and stand-up paddle boards

Answer 6

All of the above, but exempt boats are body or boogie boards, surf boards, wind surfers, kite surfers and stand-up paddle boards

Question 7

2/7:
When is wearing of a life jacket compulsory aboard a boat under 4.8m in length underway?

• When boating alone
• When boating accompanied only by children under the age of 12 years
• When boating between sunset and sunrise
• All of the above

Answer 7

All of the above