Old Willow Temporary Skippers License Practice Test
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This test covers the most important topics that you, as a self-drive houseboat skipper, need to know to qualify for a temporary Skipper's Certificate of Competency. This test should be completed before you arrive for your charter so that we can be sure that you, the designated skipper, know the basics for your charter.
- 1.
This temporary Skippers' Certificate of Competency entitles me to:
- A.
Skipper any boat on any waters in South Africa
- B.
Skipper an Old Willow self-drive houseboat on the Vaal Barrage only
- C.
Skipper any boat on inland waters in South Africa only
Correct Answer
B. Skipper an Old Willow self-drive houseboat on the Vaal Barrage onlyExplanation
The Temporary Certificate of Competency that we issue you is valid only for one of our houseboats, used according to our Terms and Conditions and charter procedures, on the Vaal Barrage, and is only valid for the duration of your charter.Rate this question:
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- 2.
When being overtaken by a boat, the skipper must:
- A.
Maintain your course
- B.
Put down your drink and wave your flag
- C.
Maintain your speed
Correct Answer(s)
A. Maintain your course
C. Maintain your speedExplanation
When being overtaken, the skipper of a boat must maintain their course and speed.Rate this question:
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- 3.
I can drink and drive on a boat, because it is different from drinking and driving on the road.
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The SA Police Services police the same 'drink and drive' rules on the water as on the road. If you are caught with a blood alchohol limit of over o.o5mg/100ml, you will be immediately arrested.Rate this question:
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- 4.
The 'starboard' side of the boat is on the _______________hand side.
Correct Answer
right
RIGHT
RightExplanation
'Starboard' means the right hand side of the boat.Rate this question:
- 5.
Which of the following statements are true regarding the wearing of life jackets
- A.
Skippers and crew must wear life jackets all the time
- B.
It is not necessary to wear life jackets in bad weather or water conditions
- C.
Children under 12 years old must wear life jackets at all times while on the water.
Correct Answer
C. Children under 12 years old must wear life jackets at all times while on the water.Explanation
Life jackets (buoyancy aids) must be worn at all times by children under 12, and by all on board in rought weather and water conditions.Rate this question:
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- 6.
As skipper of a boat, I am responsible for the safety of:
- A.
All passengers and crew on my houseboat
- B.
All other people around my houseboat
- C.
All wildlife I encounter while skippering the houseboat
Correct Answer(s)
A. All passengers and crew on my houseboat
B. All other people around my houseboat
C. All wildlife I encounter while skippering the houseboatExplanation
As a houseboat skipper, you are fully responsible for the safety of all people on board your houseboat, around you on the water, as well as of all wildlife you may encounter.Rate this question:
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- 7.
If my houseboat is on a head-on collision course with another watercraft, I must:
- A.
Stop and reverse as quickly as possible
- B.
Turn to starboard (to the right)
- C.
Shout and wave my arms at the boat
Correct Answer
B. Turn to starboard (to the right)Explanation
When faced with a head-on collision course with another watercraft, the correct action to take is to turn to starboard (to the right). This is because the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) dictate that when two vessels are approaching each other head-on, both vessels should alter their course to starboard in order to avoid a collision. This maneuver allows the vessels to pass each other safely on their respective right sides. Stopping and reversing as quickly as possible or shouting and waving arms are not appropriate or effective actions to prevent a collision in this scenario.Rate this question:
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- 8.
All watercraft must travel on the (Port / left or starboard / right) side of the river.
- A.
Starboard / right
- B.
Left
- C.
Clockwise
Correct Answer
A. Starboard / rightExplanation
All watercraft must travel on the starboard (Right) side of the river, or travel in an anticlockwise direction (the opposite side to the road)Rate this question:
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- 9.
My motorized houseboat must give way to all stationary craft, unpowered craft like sailboats and canoes, and to any watercraft towing skiers or wakeboarders. True or False?
- A.
True
- B.
False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
Powered watercraft must give way to stationary craft, unpowered craft or craft towing skiers, tubers or wakeboarders.Rate this question:
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- 10.
If i experience mechanical failure, I must turn off my engine, and:
- A.
Secure the boat by dropping my anchor
- B.
Call the Old Willow emergency assistance line for help
- C.
Swim to shore for help
Correct Answer(s)
A. Secure the boat by dropping my anchor
B. Call the Old Willow emergency assistance line for helpExplanation
If your houseboat has a mechanical failure, turn off the motor, drop anchor to secure the boat and call the emergency number for assistance.Rate this question:
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