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23: INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.
N a. all vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel N b. towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA (Closest Point of Approach) Y c. a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel N d. All of the above 25: INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake another power-driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound a whistle signal of __________.
Y a. one short blast N b. two short blasts N c. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast N d. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts 41: INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by radiotelephone as to the intentions of the other. In this situation, whistle signals are __________.
N a. required Y b. not required, but may be sounded N c. required if crossing within half a mile N d. required when crossing within one mile 86: INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel leaving a dock?
N a. One short blast N b. Three short blasts Y c. One prolonged blast N d. Three prolonged blasts 95: INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she sounds one short blast on the whistle. This means that she __________.
N a. is changing course to starboard N b. is changing course to port Y c. intends to leave you on her port side N d. desires to depart from the Rules 343: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. This signal means __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side" Y b. "I intend to leave you on my port side" N c. "I am altering my course to starboard" N d. None of the above 362: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds two short blasts on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and are in doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. maintain course and speed N b. alter course to the right or slow down N c. sound one short blast and maintain course and speed Y d. sound five or more short and rapid blasts 371: INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course, the towing vessel shall show lights in addition to her towing identification lights. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow is __________.
N a. pushed ahead N b. towed alongside Y c. towed astern N d. All of the above 399: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lead vessel shown is a __________. (DIAGRAM 24 )
N a. mineclearance vessel N b. survey vessel Y c. power-driven vessel towing astern N d. None of the above 727: INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.
N a. all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another N b. all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another Y c. power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another N d. power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another 4048: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible, __________.
N a. decrease speed N b. increase speed Y c. turn to port for a vessel on her own port side N d. turn to starboard for a vessel on her own port side 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 4086: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on vessel "A" and approaching vessel "B" as shown. You are not sure whether your vessel is crossing or overtaking vessel "B". You should __________. (DIAGRAM 15 )
N a. change course to make the situation definitely either crossing or overtaking N b. consider it to be a crossing situation Y c. consider it to be an overtaking situation N d. consider it a crossing situation if you can cross ahead safely 4168: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, the firing should be at intervals of approximately __________.
N a. 10 minutes Y b. 1 minute N c. 1 hour N d. 3 minutes 4221: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel making way through the water sounds which fog signal?
N a. Two short blasts every one minute N b. One short blast every one minute N c. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes Y d. One prolonged blast every two minutes 4337: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a yellow light over a white light at night is a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in piloting Y b. towing astern N c. engaged in fishing N d. in distress 4344: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________.
N a. you can stop within your visibility range Y b. you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision N c. you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels N d. no wake comes from your vessel 4360: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, you see a vessel displaying the day-shapes shown. Which action should you take? (DIAGRAM 6 )
N a. Maintain course and speed N b. Provide assistance, the other vessel is in distress Y c. Stay clear, the other vessel is maneuvering with difficulty N d. Stop your vessel and sound passing signals 4468: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying three lights in a vertical line. The highest and lowest lights are red and the middle light is white. She is also showing a white light at the stern, which is lower than the forward light. It could be a __________.
Y a. survey vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel aground N d. pilot vessel with port side to you 4530: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly submerged vessel being towed?
N a. It must show a yellow light at each end. N b. It will show red lights along its length. Y c. A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow. N d. All of the above 4599: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night you see the red sidelight of a vessel well off your port bow. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. You are required to alter course to the right. N b. You must stop engines. N c. You are on a collision course with the other vessel. Y d. You may maintain course and speed. 4640: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
Y a. The vessel which is to starboard of the other vessel N b. The vessel which is to port of the other vessel N c. The larger vessel N d. The vessel that sounds the first whistle signal 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. 4696: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in pair trawling N b. fishing while making no way through the water Y c. more than 100 meters in length, at anchor N d. engaged on pilotage duty 4702: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________.
N a. northwest (315°) N b. southeast (135°) N c. northeast (045°) Y d. southwest (225°) 4709: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 52 )
N a. aground Y b. underway N c. at anchor N d. transferring dangerous cargo 4876: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
N a. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast Y b. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N c. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel N d. hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow 8040: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel may NOT exhibit two red lights in a vertical line?
Y a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A trawler fishing in close proximity to other trawlers N c. A vessel aground N d. A dredge 8085: INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show when underway at least __________.
Y a. one white 360° light N b. a white light on the near approach of another vessel N c. sidelights and a stern light N d. the lights required of a vessel less than 12 meters in length 8116: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft?
N a. A vessel not under command Y b. A sailing vessel N c. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. All of the above