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21: INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel __________.
N a. intends to hold course and speed N b. is changing course to starboard N c. is changing course to port Y d. intends to leave the other on her port side 44: INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?
N a. Sidelights and a stern light Y b. Sidelights and a special flashing light N c. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light N d. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light 67: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound __________.
N a. two short blasts N b. one long blast Y c. one prolonged blast N d. the danger signal 93: INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. This signal indicates that this vessel __________.
N a. desires to overtake your vessel N b. is at anchor N c. is backing her engines Y d. is moving from a dock 126: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
N a. the waters surrounding any islands of the U.S. Y b. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary N c. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore N d. any lakes within state boundaries 181: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown. They indicate a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 74 )
Y a. sailing vessel N b. 8-meter power-driven vessel N c. vessel not under command N d. 12-meter fishing vessel 204: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are in a crossing situation on the high seas as shown. Vessel "B" sounds one short blast. What is the proper action for vessel "A" to take? (DIAGRAM 14 )
N a. Answer with one blast and hold course and speed Y b. Hold course and speed N c. Answer with one blast and keep clear of vessel "B" N d. Sound danger signal 216: INLAND ONLY Signals shall be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake __________.
N a. any vessel when within half a mile of that vessel Y b. another power-driven vessel when both power-driven vessels are in sight of one another N c. any vessel when both are in sight of one another N d. another power-driven vessel only when within half a mile of that power-driven vessel 219: INLAND ONLY You are proceeding up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meeting an outbound vessel. There is no current. You MUST __________.
N a. keep to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port side N b. stop your vessel, letting the outbound vessel sound the signals for meeting and passing Y c. propose or answer one- or two-blast whistle signals given by the other vessel if passing within 1/2 mile N d. give the outbound vessel the right-of-way 388: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those in international waters for __________.
N a. barges being pushed ahead N b. vessels being towed alongside N c. vessels pushing ahead Y d. All of the above 4026: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?
N a. Firing of green star shells N b. Sounding 5 short blasts on the whistle N c. Answering a one blast whistle signal with two blasts Y d. A flaming barrel of oil on deck 4038: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. sailing vessel at anchor N c. vessel engaged in fishing N d. vessel not under command 4115: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 24 meters in length?
N a. A bell only N b. A whistle only Y c. A bell and a whistle N d. Any means of making an efficient sound signal 4189: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a vessel displaying the day signal shown. The vessel may be __________. (DIAGRAM 6 )
N a. not under command N b. fishing with trawls Y c. laying cable N d. aground 4191: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The Rules require you to navigate with caution and, if danger of collision exists, __________.
N a. slow to less than 2 knots N b. stop your engines Y c. reduce to bare steerageway N d. begin a radar plot 4233: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must __________.
Y a. slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution N b. sound three short blasts and back your engines N c. stop your engines and navigate with caution N d. continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sighted 4248: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a distress signal?
N a. Red flares or red rockets N b. Continuous sounding of fog signaling apparatus N c. International Code Flags "November" and "Charlie" Y d. Basket hanging in the rigging 4320: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?
N a. A vessel of less than 20 meters in length N b. A vessel sailing N c. A vessel fishing Y d. All of the above 4330: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates a __________.
N a. vessel towing in fog N b. sailboat underway in fog N c. vessel being towed in fog Y d. vessel anchored in fog 4398: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tugboat displaying the day-shape shown __________. (DIAGRAM 10 )
N a. is at anchor N b. is not under command Y c. has a tow that exceeds 200 meters in length N d. has a tow that is carrying dangerous cargo 4472: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?
N a. A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes. N b. A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft. N c. In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way. Y d. A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels. 4482: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in a narrow channel and you are being overtaken by a vessel astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a signal indicating his intention to pass your vessel on your starboard side. If such an action appears dangerous you should sound __________.
Y a. five short and rapid blasts N b. three short and rapid blasts N c. one prolonged followed by one short blast N d. one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order 4498: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the daytime, you see a large sailing vessel on the beam. You know that she is also propelled by machinery if she shows __________.
N a. a basket N b. a black ball Y c. a black cone N d. two black cones 4516: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
N a. Vessel engaged in fishing Y b. Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. Sailing vessel N d. Vessel towing 4607: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?
N a. 40 meters Y b. 50 meters N c. 60 meters N d. 70 meters 4609: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
Y a. maximum horsepower of your vessel N b. presence of background lights at night N c. draft of your vessel N d. maneuverability of your vessel 4703: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.
N a. special flashing light N b. anchor light Y c. stern light N d. masthead light 4738: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, you should sound __________.
N a. one short blast and maintain course Y b. five short and rapid blasts N c. no signal and maneuver at will N d. two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern 4868: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other?
N a. The vessel making the most speed is the give-way vessel. Y b. A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel. N c. A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course. N d. All of the above 8069: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another and NOT in or near an area of restricted visibility?
N a. Four short blasts on the whistle N b. One prolonged blast on the whistle Y c. One short blast on the whistle N d. One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle