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35: INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "B" and vessel "A" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 9 )
N a. alter course to the left N b. slow your vessel until vessel "A" has passed Y c. hold course and speed N d. alter course to the left or right to give vessel "A" more sea room 72: INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown. This is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 75 )
N a. meeting head-on situation N b. crossing situation Y c. overtaking situation N d. special circumstance situation 154: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight the lights shown. You know these lights indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 47 )
Y a. sailing vessel N b. trawler dragging nets N c. vessel engaged in mine clearance N d. dredge at work 241: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 29 )
N a. Whistle signals must be exchanged in all cases when passing within one half mile of each other. N b. The vessels should exchange two blast signals and pass port to port. Y c. If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional, and the vessels should pass starboard to starboard as agreed. N d. The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 253: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which light(s) on the tug & barge will you see, if you are on vessel "A"? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. a special flashing light N b. two white masthead lights in a vertical line N c. green sidelights Y d. All of the above 394: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel N b. vessel on pilotage duty Y c. sailing vessel N d. power-driven vessel 4076: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a rowboat underway does NOT show the lights specified for a sailing vessel underway, it shall show a __________.
N a. white light from sunset to sunrise N b. combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown from sunset to sunrise N c. combined lantern showing green to starboard and red to port and shown in sufficient time to prevent collision Y d. white light shown in sufficient time to prevent collision 4088: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers __________.
N a. only to fog N b. only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile N c. to visibility where you cannot see shore Y d. to any condition where visibility is restricted 4096: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, in fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal is sounded by a vessel __________.
Y a. not under command N b. being towed N c. on pilotage duty N d. aground 4106: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones with the apexes together?
N a. Sailing vessel Y b. Vessel trawling N c. Mineclearing N d. Dredge 4138: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long as __________.
N a. white lights are not used N b. red and green lights are not used N c. the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone Y d. the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules 4144: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel which is less than 7 meters in length and anchored in an area where other vessels do not normally navigate is __________.
Y a. not required to show any anchor lights N b. required to show a flare-up light N c. required to show one white light N d. required to show sidelights and a stern light 4180: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel, when towing astern, shall show __________.
N a. two towing lights in a vertical line Y b. a towing light in a vertical line above the stern light N c. two towing lights in addition to the stern light N d. a small white light in lieu of the stern light 4277: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a fog when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
Y a. being towed N b. not under command N c. fishing with trawls N d. towing astern 4405: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway but not making way and fishing other than trawling will show which lights?
N a. A white light over a red light Y b. A red light over a white light N c. A white light over a red light, sidelights, and a stern light N d. A red light over a white light, sidelights, and a stern light 4414: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid __________.
Y a. crossing ahead of the other N b. crossing astern of the other N c. passing port to port N d. passing starboard to starboard 4434: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?
N a. The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. N b. A "special circumstance" situation exists. Y c. The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel. N d. The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way. 4455: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within the meaning of the Rules?
N a. A vessel at anchor with the engine turning N b. A vessel tied to an offshore mooring buoy N c. A vessel aground with the engine turning Y d. A vessel drifting with the engine stopped 4584: INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by_________________.
N a. continuously sounding its horn N b. sounding one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes Y c. shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vessel N d. None of the above; a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation lights 4615: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A pilot vessel may continue to sound an identity signal if she is __________.
Y a. underway, but not making way N b. aground N c. being towed N d. not engaged in pilotage duty 4649: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and stern light in one combined lantern?
N a. A 10-meter power-driven vessel N b. A 15-meter vessel propelled by sail and machinery Y c. A 10-meter sailing vessel N d. All of the above 4663: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell & gong signals?
N a. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. Y b. Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible. N c. Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. N d. Signals must be able to be sounded manually and automatically. 4714: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
N a. A vessel not under command Y b. A vessel pushing ahead N c. A vessel engaged in dredging N d. A vessel trawling 4732: INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when they are __________.
N a. trolling N b. fishing in a traffic separation zone Y c. in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing N d. in a narrow channel 4856: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________.
N a. be accompanied by sound signals Y b. not result in another close quarters situation N c. include a speed change N d. All of the above 4873: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. engaged in towing N d. fishing 8011: INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may show, as a minimum, __________.
N a. sidelights and a stern light N b. the lights required for a vessel more than 7 meters in length N c. sidelights only Y d. one all-round white light 8024: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?
Y a. A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard." N b. A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side." N c. A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions. N d. A signal sounded when approaching a bend. 8050: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel's port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the __________.
N a. stand-on vessel and would sound two short blasts N b. give-way vessel and would sound no whistle signal N c. stand-on vessel and would sound no whistle signal Y d. give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts 8062: INTERNATIONAL ONLY If you sighted three red lights in a vertical line on another vessel at night, it would be a vessel __________.
N a. aground Y b. constrained by her draft N c. dredging N d. moored over a wreck