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58: INLAND ONLY While underway, you sight the lights as 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 N c. proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side Y d. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights 62: INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
Y a. She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel. N b. She has the right-of-way only if she has a tow. N c. She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river. N d. She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel. 73: INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may __________.
N a. sound one short blast N b. sound four short blasts N c. overtake her without sounding whistle signals Y d. attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage 80: INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a(n) __________.
N a. opening in a pipeline N b. vessel broken down Y c. vessel pushing ahead N d. vessel fishing 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 145: INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be a(n) __________.
Y a. all-round white or yellow light N b. all-round yellow light only N c. all-round white light only N d. 225° white light only 330: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "B" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light Y b. green sidelight N c. red sidelight N d. stern light 370: INLAND ONLY If a towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to deviate from their course, lights in addition to the towing identification lights must be shown. These additional lights shall be shown if the tow is __________.
N a. pushed ahead N b. towed alongside N c. towed astern Y d. All of the above 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 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 4050: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a __________.
N a. black diamond Y b. black cone N c. black ball N d. basket 4140: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies __________.
N a. in restricted visibility N b. between dusk and dawn N c. in heavy traffic Y d. All of the above 4244: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver, at anchor, will sound a fog signal of __________.
N a. a 5 second ringing of a bell forward and a 5 second sounding of a gong aft at intervals of 1 minute Y b. one prolonged followed by two short blasts every 2 minutes N c. one prolonged followed by three short blasts every minute N d. one prolonged followed by three short blasts every 2 minutes 4280: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels I and II are underway as shown. Vessel I is a sailing vessel with the wind dead aft. Vessel II is a power-driven vessel trawling. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 33 )
Y a. Vessel I is to keep clear because the other vessel is fishing. N b. Vessel II is to keep clear because she is a power-driven vessel. N c. Vessel II is to keep clear because the other vessel is to its starboard. N d. Both vessels are to take action to stay clear of each other. 4316: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation take action to avoid the other vessel?
N a. When a risk of collision exists Y b. When action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent a collision N c. When the bearing to give-way vessel becomes steady N d. When the vessels become less than 1/2 mile apart 4321: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could mean all of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. towing astern N c. fishing with trawls Y d. being towed 4401: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. You must __________.
N a. slow to moderate speed and navigate with caution N b. maintain speed and sound the danger signal N c. stop engines and navigate with caution Y d. slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution 4458: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the lights shown as illustrated on your port bow. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 50 )
Y a. hold course and speed N b. alter course to port N c. stop engines N d. sound the danger signal 4514: 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. north (000°) N c. southeast (135°) Y d. southwest (225°) 4531: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines, and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?
N a. One prolonged blast every two minutes Y b. Two prolonged blasts every two minutes N c. Three short blasts every two minutes N d. One prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes 4547: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?
N a. A bell only N b. A whistle only N c. A bell and a whistle Y d. Any means of making an efficient sound signal 4579: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.
N a. seaplanes N b. nondisplacement craft N c. barges Y d. All of the above 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 4650: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?
N a. Three red lights in a vertical line N b. Three white lights in a vertical line N c. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle red Y d. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white 4650: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?
N a. Three red lights in a vertical line N b. Three white lights in a vertical line N c. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest white and the middle red Y d. Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white 4672: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?
N a. Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal. N b. Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal. Y c. A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal. N d. The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle. 4853: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. You should __________.
N a. answer the signal and hold course and speed N b. reduce speed slightly N c. initiate a passing signal that will allow for a half mile clearance Y d. make a large course change, and slow down if necessary 8004: INTERNATIONAL ONLY When moving from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a vessel must sound __________.
N a. three short blasts N b. a long blast N c. a prolonged blast Y d. No signal is required. 8045: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You intend to overtake a vessel in a narrow channel, and you intend to pass along the vessel's port side. How should you signal your intention?
N a. No signal is necessary. N b. Two prolonged blasts N c. Two short blasts Y d. Two prolonged followed by two short blasts 8046: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
N a. intends to alter course to port N b. intends to pass starboard to starboard Y c. is altering course to port N d. will alter course to port