Old Willow Temporary Skippers License Practice Test

1. I can drink and drive on a boat, because it is different from drinking and driving on the road.

True

False

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.

Explanation

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.

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3. If my houseboat is on a head-on collision course with another watercraft, I must:

Stop and reverse as quickly as possible

Turn to starboard (to the right)

Shout and wave my arms at the boat

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.

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.

4. 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?

True

False

Powered watercraft must give way to stationary craft, unpowered craft or craft towing skiers, tubers or wakeboarders.

Explanation

Powered watercraft must give way to stationary craft, unpowered craft or craft towing skiers, tubers or wakeboarders.

5. All watercraft must travel on the (Port / left or starboard / right) side of the river.

Starboard / right

Left

Clockwise

All watercraft must travel on the starboard (Right) side of the river, or travel in an anticlockwise direction (the opposite side to the road)

Explanation

All watercraft must travel on the starboard (Right) side of the river, or travel in an anticlockwise direction (the opposite side to the road)

6. Which of the following statements are true regarding the wearing of life jackets

Skippers and crew must wear life jackets all the time

It is not necessary to wear life jackets in bad weather or water conditions

Children under 12 years old must wear life jackets at all times while on the water.

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.

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.

7. If i experience mechanical failure, I must turn off my engine, and:

Secure the boat by dropping my anchor

Call the Old Willow emergency assistance line for help

Swim to shore for help

If your houseboat has a mechanical failure, turn off the motor, drop anchor to secure the boat and call the emergency number for assistance.

Explanation

If your houseboat has a mechanical failure, turn off the motor, drop anchor to secure the boat and call the emergency number for assistance.

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8. This temporary Skippers' Certificate of Competency entitles me to:

Skipper any boat on any waters in South Africa

Skipper an Old Willow self-drive houseboat on the Vaal Barrage only

Skipper any boat on inland waters in South Africa only

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.

Explanation

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.

9. When being overtaken by a boat, the skipper must:

Maintain your course

Put down your drink and wave your flag

Maintain your speed

When being overtaken, the skipper of a boat must maintain their course and speed.

Explanation

When being overtaken, the skipper of a boat must maintain their course and speed.

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10. As skipper of a boat, I am responsible for the safety of:

All passengers and crew on my houseboat

All other people around my houseboat

All wildlife I encounter while skippering the houseboat

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.

Explanation

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.

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