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NSW PWC Licence Knowledge Test Practice Questions - NSW Personal Watercraft (PWC) Driving Licence Knowledge Test Exam
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QUESTION 1 / 25
In NSW, at what speed does a Personal Watercraft (PWC) driving licence become mandatory?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only at 10 knots or more, the same as a general boat licence
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B
At any speed, no matter how slow the PWC is travelling
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C
Only when towing another person
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D
Only on waterways wider than 200 metres
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QUESTION 2 / 25
What must you do before you can obtain a NSW PWC driving licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
Complete 50 hours of logged PWC riding time
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B
Already hold, or pass at the same time, the General Boat Driving Licence Knowledge Test
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C
Pass a separate practical PWC skills test only
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D
Be a member of a registered boating club
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QUESTION 3 / 25
From what minimum age can a person apply for the General Boat Driving Licence that is a prerequisite for a PWC licence in NSW?
Choose one answer below.
A
10 years
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B
12 years
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C
14 years
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D
16 years
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QUESTION 4 / 25
If you hold a NSW PWC driving licence, what can you also legally do?
Choose one answer below.
A
Drive a general powered vessel at 10 knots or more, since a PWC licence includes general boat licence entitlements
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B
Drive commercial passenger vessels without further qualification
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C
Operate a PWC inside any Exclusion Zone
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D
Skip wearing a lifejacket on a PWC
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QUESTION 5 / 25
A PWC licence holder aged 14 in NSW is restricted from driving at a speed greater than:
Choose one answer below.
A
10 knots
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B
15 knots
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C
20 knots
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D
25 knots
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QUESTION 6 / 25
How many questions are on the official NSW PWC Knowledge Test, and what score is needed to pass?
Choose one answer below.
A
15 questions, 12 correct required
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B
20 questions, 15 correct required
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C
45 questions, 41 correct required
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D
30 questions, 24 correct required
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QUESTION 7 / 25
From 1 July 2026, how much does the PWC Knowledge Test cost if you already hold a NSW boat licence and are only upgrading to a PWC licence?
Choose one answer below.
A
AUD $22
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B
AUD $44
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C
AUD $66
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D
AUD $88
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QUESTION 8 / 25
What is the combined fee (effective 1 July 2026) for sitting both the General Boat Licence Knowledge Test and the PWC Knowledge Test together in NSW?
Choose one answer below.
A
AUD $22
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B
AUD $44
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C
AUD $66
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D
AUD $110
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QUESTION 9 / 25
When upgrading from a general boat licence to a PWC licence in NSW, what practical evidence must you provide?
Choose one answer below.
A
A logbook of at least 3 hours of supervised PWC riding
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B
None — unlike the general boat licence, no practical boating experience evidence is required to upgrade to a PWC licence
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C
A certificate from an approved PWC training provider
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D
A medical fitness declaration specific to PWC riding
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QUESTION 10 / 25
Which of the following vessels must always be registered in NSW, regardless of its engine power?
Choose one answer below.
A
Any vessel under 5.5 metres with an engine under 5hp
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B
A rowing boat with no engine
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C
A Personal Watercraft (PWC)
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D
A sailboard under 5.5 metres
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QUESTION 11 / 25
Before heading out on your PWC, what should you check is properly displayed?
Choose one answer below.
A
Your driver licence photo card
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B
Your registration number and PWC behaviour label
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C
A copy of the Personal Watercraft Handbook
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D
Your boat club membership sticker
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QUESTION 12 / 25
A PWC licence holder under the age of 16 wants to tow a friend on a tube. What restriction applies?
Choose one answer below.
A
They cannot tow at a speed of 10 knots or greater
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B
They can only tow between sunset and sunrise
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C
They must tow at least 3 people at once
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D
They may only tow using a bow tow-line
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QUESTION 13 / 25
What can happen to your PWC and your licence if you are caught breaking NSW PWC on-water rules?
Choose one answer below.
A
A verbal warning only, with no further consequence
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B
Your PWC may be impounded or forfeited, and your licence disqualified or cancelled
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C
Only a demerit point is added to your car driving licence
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D
Nothing, since PWC rules are only guidelines
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QUESTION 14 / 25
You hold a General Boat Driving Licence but not a PWC licence. Can you legally drive a PWC at a very slow, idling speed of around 3 knots in NSW?
Choose one answer below.
A
Yes, because the boat licence covers speeds under 10 knots
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B
No, because a PWC licence is required to drive a PWC at any speed at all
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C
Yes, but only within 200 metres of the shore
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D
Yes, provided a licensed PWC driver is a passenger
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QUESTION 15 / 25
What lifejacket must everyone on a PWC in NSW wear, and when?
Choose one answer below.
A
A Level 100 lifejacket, but only beyond 400 metres from shore
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B
A Level 50S (or higher) lifejacket, at all times the PWC is underway
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C
Any lifejacket, only required at night
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D
No lifejacket is required if the rider is a confident swimmer
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QUESTION 16 / 25
Which Australian Standard governs the approved Level 50 lifejackets required for PWC use in NSW?
Choose one answer below.
A
AS 1554
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B
AS 4758
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C
AS 3600
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D
AS 2001
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QUESTION 17 / 25
Why is an inflatable lifejacket generally not acceptable for use on a PWC?
Choose one answer below.
A
Inflatable lifejackets are more expensive to buy
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B
Inflatable jackets are not rated for the impact forces of a PWC fall, and PWC use requires an inherently-buoyant Level 50S jacket
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C
Inflatable lifejackets are banned only for children under 12
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D
Inflatable lifejackets take too long to put on before use
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QUESTION 18 / 25
What is a PWC driver required to always wear while driving, connecting them directly to the vessel?
Choose one answer below.
A
A GPS tracking bracelet
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B
A kill switch lanyard attached to both the driver and the PWC
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C
A two-way radio harness
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D
A buoyant seatbelt
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QUESTION 19 / 25
What is the main safety purpose of a PWC kill switch lanyard?
Choose one answer below.
A
It charges the PWC battery while riding
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B
It automatically stops the engine if the driver falls or is thrown off the PWC
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C
It signals other vessels of your position at night
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D
It prevents the PWC from exceeding the speed limit
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QUESTION 20 / 25
What lifejacket must a person being towed behind a PWC wear?
Choose one answer below.
A
No lifejacket is required if they are an experienced water skier
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B
A Level 50S or above lifejacket, at all times
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C
Any Level 100 offshore lifejacket
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D
A lifejacket is only required if towed after dark
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QUESTION 21 / 25
As part of your pre-departure PWC checklist, what should you confirm about the kill switch?
Choose one answer below.
A
That it is disconnected so the engine cannot stall accidentally
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B
That the lanyard is properly fitted and connected
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C
That it has been replaced within the last 6 months regardless of condition
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D
That it is stored in a dry bag, not worn
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QUESTION 22 / 25
Before starting your PWC's engine, what should you do regarding the engine compartment?
Choose one answer below.
A
Immediately start the engine to test the battery
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B
Open the compartment, check for fuel fumes, and let them vent before starting
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C
Fill the compartment with fresh water to cool it
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D
Skip this step if you serviced the PWC last month
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QUESTION 23 / 25
What should you inspect for leaks as part of your pre-departure PWC safety check?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only the throttle cable
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B
Fuel lines, fuel or oil tanks, and the exhaust system
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C
The GPS antenna wiring only
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D
Nothing — leaks are checked only during annual servicing
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QUESTION 24 / 25
Where can you check weather forecasts and coastal bar conditions before heading out on your PWC?
Choose one answer below.
A
Only from other riders already on the water
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B
By phoning the maritime information line or checking conditions online before departure
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C
There is no reliable way to check before departure
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D
Only from a general newspaper weather section
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QUESTION 25 / 25
What does the "S" in a Level 50S lifejacket specifically indicate?
Choose one answer below.
A
It is suitable for offshore and rough open-ocean conditions
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B
It is rated for use in smooth or partially smooth waters, which is the standard applicable to PWC use
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C
It is a special child-size version
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D
It stands for "sailing" use only
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