WA Skipper's Ticket (RST): Free Practice Test
WA Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) theory
- Questions per test
- 40
- Question pool
- 278 source-checked
- Practice timer
- 60 minutes
- Practice pass mark
- 85%
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Practice for the theory assessment for the Western Australian Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST), written from the Department of Transport RST Workbook (eighth edition, July 2026), the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958, the department's safety equipment matrix and the collision regulations. The real assessment has 40 multiple-choice questions and you need 34 correct (85%). It is run by authorised providers and the ticket is then valid for life. The department says it takes about an hour; the 60-minute timer here is an ExamRoo practice setting. Marks and lights are described in words here. Not affiliated with the Department of Transport.
5 Most Common Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) Sample Questions & Answers
Preview 5 practice questions with answers and explanations that name their source.
In Western Australia, the skipper of which of these vessels must hold a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST)?
An RST is needed to operate a recreational vessel whose motor is more than 6 hp (4.5 kW). A boat with no motor, a canoe, and a motor of 6 hp or less do not need one.
A friend asks you to drive their small dinghy, which has a 6 hp outboard motor, across a river. You have no RST. What is the position in Western Australia?
The RST requirement starts when the motor is more than 6 hp (4.5 kW). With 6 hp or less no ticket is needed, whether or not passengers are on board and whatever the water.
Four adults go out in a boat with a 90 hp motor. Only the owner holds an RST and is driving. Is this lawful?
Only the person in charge of the vessel (the skipper) must hold an RST. Passengers do not need one.
A Water Police officer asks to see the RST of the skipper of a boat on the Swan River. What must the skipper do?
The holder must carry the RST and produce it when asked by a marine officer, the police or another authorised officer. It is not limited to a type of officer or to a moving vessel.
You earned your RST 15 years ago and have not boated since. What do you need to do before taking a boat out in Western Australia?
An RST is valid for your lifetime. There are no renewal requirements and no ongoing fees.
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Frequently asked questions
ID & eligibility
Who needs a Recreational Skipper's Ticket in Western Australia?
You need a Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) to operate a recreational vessel with a motor that exceeds 6 horsepower (4.5 kW) in Western Australia. Only the skipper, the person in charge of the vessel, needs one, and they must carry it whenever they operate a vessel. You do not need an RST to own a boat that is docked or on land, to operate a vessel with no motor, or to operate a vessel with a motor of 6 hp (4.5 kW) or less.
Source: About Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Department of Transport. Checked .
How old do I have to be to get an RST, and are there limits for young holders?
You must be at least 14 years old to get an RST, and if you are under 18 you need a letter of consent from a parent or guardian. Holders under 16 are restricted to daylight hours and a low speed: the Department of Transport says under 8 knots, and the Navigable Waters Regulations 1958 set the limit at no more than 8 knots. Those limits no longer apply once you turn 16.
Source: About Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Department of Transport; Department of Transport: Get a Recreational Skipper's Ticket. Checked .
Pass mark & results
What is in the RST theory assessment?
The RST assessment is done with an authorised provider and has a theory section and a practical section, and you must pass the theory before you can do the practical. The theory section is 40 multiple-choice questions, you need 34 correct answers to pass, and the department says it should take about 1 hour. It covers boating rules and regulations, the international collision rules, buoys and other navigation aids, navigation lights, maintenance, required safety equipment, trip planning and responsibilities to passengers, and distress signals and emergencies. Try a Timed exam →
Source: Get a Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Department of Transport; Department of Transport: RST workbook and quizzes. Checked .
Renewing & expiry
Does my RST expire, and what if I am visiting from interstate?
No. An RST is valid for your lifetime and has no renewal or recurring fees. If you pass the assessment, the assessor gives you an interim certificate valid for 3 months while your card is processed. If you hold a valid and current skipper's ticket or boat licence from another state or country, you do not need an RST for a stay in Western Australia of 3 months or less. If you will stay longer than 3 months, you need to get an RST.
Source: Get a Recreational Skipper's Ticket, Department of Transport; Department of Transport: RST skills recognition and equivalents. Checked .
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