The written exam
Please read below for details on the written exam for the boating licence evening:
Applicants for the boat operator’s licence must pass a written exam. However holders of certain qualifications may be granted an exemption—for information refer to www.sa.gov.au/boating-and-marine
The exam consists of a series of multiple-choice questions, which are all based on information in this handbook. As a learning guide, we have provided self-check questions and answers at the end of most chapters and a practice test is also available on line at www.ondeck.sa.gov.au.
Part A is the compulsory section, covering navigation rules, signal recognition and alcohol limits for boating as covered in chapters 3, 6 and 7. You must correctly answer all of the questions in Part A before progressing to the rest of the exam.
Parts B and C of the exam covers boating rules and general boating safety of which you must answer at least 75% of the questions correctly. There is only one correct answer to each question.
Applicants who fail the written exam can apply to be re-examined. There is no timeframe between attempts, but only three attempts will be allowed on a single day and a fee will be payable for each attempt