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18: INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
N a. Sidelights and a stern light N b. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light Y c. Sidelights and a special flashing light N d. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light 94: INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should __________.
Y a. not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal N b. not overtake the other vessel until she sounds another five short and rapid blast signal N c. pass the other vessel along her starboard side N d. sound five short and rapid blasts and pass along her starboard side 112: INLAND ONLY While underway, you sight the lights shown, with the yellow lights flashing. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bow N b. stop until the red lights turn green Y c. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights N d. proceed, leaving all the lights on your starboard side 157: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
N a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. engaged in fishing Y c. not under command N d. on pilotage duty 176: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. This could indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 64 )
Y a. 40-meter tug with tow exceeding 200 meters N b. tug unable to maneuver as required by the Rules N c. range marking a channel beneath a drawbridge N d. 60-meter tug pushing a barge ahead 242: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on Vessel "A" engaged in fishing as shown in a narrow channel. Vessel "B" is a tanker proceeding in the channel. Vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. not answer the whistle signals from vessel "B" N b. maintain course and speed Y c. not impede the passage of vessel "B" N d. sound one prolonged followed by two short blasts 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 270: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel as shown. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 37 )
N a. Whistle signals must be exchanged in all situations when passing within one half mile of each other. Y b. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals are optional. N c. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone whistle signals must still be exchanged. N d. None of the above 4029: INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on a power-driven vessel __________.
N a. less than 20 meters in length Y b. less than 12 meters in length N c. which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth N d. engaged in fishing 4040: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the day-shapes shown indicates a vessel with a tow exceeding 200 meters in length? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. D 4066: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel is steering NW. Which fog signal should she sound?
N a. One blast at one-minute intervals N b. One blast at two-minute intervals N c. Two blasts at one-minute intervals Y d. One prolonged and two short blasts at two-minute intervals 4192: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel fishing with nets shall sound at intervals of two minutes __________.
N a. one prolonged blast Y b. one prolonged followed by two short blasts N c. one prolonged followed by three short blasts N d. two prolonged blasts in succession 4211: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel __________.
N a. is restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. has sounded the danger signal Y c. is not taking appropriate action N d. has not changed course since risk of collision was determined 4212: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should __________.
N a. keep to the starboard side of the channel and sound one short blast N b. sound the danger signal Y c. sound one prolonged blast N d. slow your vessel to bare steerageway 4218: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day signal shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 7 )
Y a. not under command N b. a dredge underway and dredging N c. fishing N d. a hydrographic survey vessel underway 4225: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's stern light __________.
Y a. only if she is towing astern N b. only if the tow exceeds 200 meters N c. at any time when towing N d. if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit 4295: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal __________.
N a. replaces directional signals N b. makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel Y c. indicates doubt as to another vessels actions N d. is the same as a "MAYDAY" signal 4331: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown. What would it be? (DIAGRAM 77 )
N a. A vessel pushing barges ahead Y b. A vessel towing barges astern N c. A pipeline N d. A stationary dredge 4349: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a vessel is engaged in fishing according to the definitions in the Rules, it will have __________.
N a. gear extending from the side or stern Y b. gear that restricts maneuverability N c. less than 50 percent trolling lines N d. None of the above 4357: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 15 meters in length which is proceeding under sail as well as being propelled by machinery shall exhibit during the daytime __________.
N a. one black ball N b. a basket Y c. a cone with its apex downward N d. two cones with their apexes together 4440: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
N a. An auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine N b. A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor N c. A tug powered by a diesel engine Y d. All of the above 4446: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal?
N a. A continuous sounding with any fog signal apparatus N b. A signal sent by radiotelephone consisting of the spoken word "Mayday" N c. An International Code Signal of N.C. Y d. The firing of green star rockets or shells 4541: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the Rules when __________.
N a. there are no other vessels around N b. operating in a narrow channel N c. the Master enters it in the ship's log Y d. necessary to avoid immediate danger 4543: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
N a. Vessel at anchor Y b. More than two vessels meeting N c. Speed in fog N d. Two vessels crossing 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. 4664: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You MUST __________.
N a. hold your course and speed N b. sound the danger signal Y c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N d. initiate an exchange of passing signals 4673: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
N a. Either vessel in a meeting situation N b. The give-way vessel in a crossing situation N c. A vessel at anchor Y d. All of the above 5400: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT __________.
N a. cross a traffic lane N b. engage in fishing the separation zone Y c. proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane N d. enter the separation zone 8088: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.
N a. two towing lights in a vertical line N b. a towing light above the stern light N c. two all-round red lights at the masthead Y d. two masthead lights in a vertical line 8103: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. A vessel servicing an aid to navigation Y b. A vessel constrained by her draft N c. A towing vessel with tow, unable to deviate from its course N d. A vessel engaged in dredging