Sailing
Theory Test Training
Theory Test Training
Test Your Skills
In this section, you will be presented with the shapes and symbols from all four training sections: day shapes, navigation lights, collision regulations and sound signals. Keep your mouse cursor within the white border, and the images will appear without the explanations.
As each image appears, try to recall what it stands for. To see if you’re correct, move your mouse cursor into the blue space around the image. The answer will appear below the image. This test-your-skills page is designed to present the images in an unfamiliar order. The order will change each time you visit this page or when you hit the refresh button. Note: iPad users can tap the image as you would in selecting a hyperlink. Windows users require IE9 to take advantage of special functionality of this page.
Vessel is towing another. The overall tow length is over 200 metres.
Vessel has restricted ability to manoeuvre: Dredging - It's safe to pass on the diamond side.
Vessel has restricted ability to manoeuvre.
Vessel is not under command.
Vessel is constrained by draught.
Vessel is at anchor.
Vessel has run aground.
Sailing vessel operating under motor.
Mine Sweeper in operation. Keep clear.
Fishing vessel.
Diver down in area. Stay clear.
Vessel under 50 metres. Under Way. Starboard aspect.
Vessel under 50 metres. Under Way. Port aspect.
Towing another vessel. Starboard aspect. Tow under 200 metres.
Towing another vessel. Starboard aspect. Tow over 200 Metres.
Towing another vessel. Port aspect. Tow under 200 metres.
Towing another vessel. Port aspect. Tow over 200 Metres.
Towing another vessel. Bow aspect. Tow under 200 metres.
Towing another vessel. Bow aspect. Tow over 200 metres.
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre. Starboard aspect.
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre. Port aspect.
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre. Bow aspect. Pass on the green light side.
Restricted Ability to Manoeuvre. Bow aspect.
Vessel over 50 metres. Under way. Starboard aspect.
Vessel over 50 metres. Under Way. Bow aspect.
Vessel over 50 metres anchored. Starboard aspect.
Vessel over 50 metres. Anchored. Starboard aspect.
Vessel over 50 metres anchored. Port aspect.
Vessel is Not Under Command. Starboard aspect.
Vessel is Not Under Command. Port aspect.
Vessel is Not Under Command. Bow aspect.
Constrained By Draught. Starboard aspect.
Constrained By Draught. Port aspect.
Constrained By Draught. Bow aspect.
Vessel has run aground. Starboard Aspect.
Vessel has run aground. Port Aspect.
Trawler. Under Way. Starboard aspect.
Trawler. Under Way. Port aspect.
Sailing boat under 20 metres. Under way. Bow Aspect.
Pilot vessel. Under way. Starboard aspect.
Pilot vessel. Under way. Port aspect.
Pilot vessel. Under way. Bow aspect.
MULTIPLE ANSWERS: 1. Vessel at anchor. 2. Vessel's stern light. 3. Powered boat under 7 metres. 4. Boat Under oars.
Minesweeper. Making Way. Bow aspect.
Fishing vessel. Under Way. Starboard aspect.
Fishing vessel. Under Way. Port aspect.
Last vessel being towed.
Vessel is approaching a blind bend.
Vessel at anchor. Over 100 metres in length.
I am turning to starboard.
Five or more short sounds. Please make your intentions clear / Get out of the way.
Piloted vessel with pilot on board.
I intend to overtake you on your starboard side.
I intend to overtake you on your port side.
I am turning to port.
(IN FOG) Motor vessel underway but not making way.
(IN FOG) Motor vessel is under way and making way.
(IN FOG) Sound made by all hampered vessels (trawlers, fishing boats, sail boats, NUC, RAM and CBD).
(IN FOG) At anchor - Warning of a collision.
(IN FOG) Vessel less than 100 metres in length at anchor.
Agreement / acknowledgement by vessel being overtaken.
Boat B stands on, Boat A gives way. Windward boat gives way when both boats are on the same tack.
Boat B stands on, Boat A gives way. Windward boat gives way when both boats are on the same tack.
Boat A stands on, Boat B gives way. Boat on a starboard tack has priority over boat on a port tack.
Boat A stands on, Boat B must give way. Motor vessels must give way to sailing boats as they can manoeuvre better.
Both boats must give way, both boats should turn to starboard. Motor vessels facing head on must both alter course to avoid collision.
Boat B Is the stand on boat, Boat A gives way. Motor boat who has another boat to its starboard, must give way, stop, slow down or dramatically alter course.
Boat A is stand on boat, Boat B gives way. Boat on a starboard tack has priority over boat on a port tack.