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115: INLAND ONLY What is true of a "special flashing light"?
Y a. It may show through an arc of 180°. N b. It flashes at the rate of 120 flashes per minute. N c. It is optional below the Baton Rouge Highway Bridge. N d. All of the above 278: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing. The lights displayed should be __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
N a. visible for at least one mile N b. more than 50 meters apart Y c. visible at night and during periods of restricted visibility N d. flashing at intervals of 120 flashes per minute 4012: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which displays the day signal shown may be engaged in __________. (DIAGRAM 6 )
Y a. submarine cable laying N b. pilotage duty N c. fishing N d. mineclearance 4069: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way?
Y a. Masthead lights, sidelights and stern light N b. Masthead lights and sidelights only N c. Sidelights and stern light only N d. Sidelights only 4095: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should keep to the __________.
N a. middle of the channel Y b. starboard side of the channel N c. port side of the channel N d. side of the channel that has the widest turns 4102: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.
N a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus Y b. may be used separately or with other distress signals N c. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag N d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions 4102: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.
N a. consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus Y b. may be used separately or with other distress signals N c. consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag N d. is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions 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 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 4156: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" under the Rules of the Road?
N a. A vessel at anchor with the engine running N b. A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore Y c. A vessel drifting with the engine off N d. A vessel aground 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 4194: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you are towing a partly submerged vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. What lights must you display on the towed vessel?
N a. A white light at the stern N b. Two white lights side by side at the stern Y c. A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end N d. Two red lights in a vertical line at the after end 4227: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An orange flag showing a black circle and square is a __________.
N a. signal indicating a course change Y b. distress signal N c. signal of asking to communicate with another vessel N d. signal indicating danger 4241: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line in fog. The first vessel of the tow should sound __________.
Y a. no fog signal N b. one short blast N c. one prolonged and three short blasts N d. one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast 4265: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.
N a. a prolonged blast every two minutes N b. two prolonged blasts every two minutes Y c. one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes N d. one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes 4339: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?
N a. Two masthead lights N b. One masthead light and a sidelight N c. Both sidelights Y d. Stern light only 4345: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________.
N a. engaged in underwater construction N b. under sail and power N c. a pilot vessel Y d. trawling 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 4353: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.
Y a. avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel N b. avoid passing astern of the other vessel N c. sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance N d. alter course to port for a vessel on her port side 4444: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape, apex downwards?
N a. A 10-meter vessel engaged in fishing Y b. A 15-meter vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery N c. A 20-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. All of the above 4449: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
N a. Give-way vessel N b. Stand-on vessel Y c. Either vessel N d. Neither vessel 4527: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?
Y a. You must keep out of the way of the other vessel. N b. The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way. N c. The other vessel is at anchor. N d. The rule of special circumstances applies. 4565: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. You should __________.
N a. sound passing signals N b. not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel Y c. sound a prolonged blast N d. sound the danger signal 4591: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
N a. only anchor in the separation zone N b. cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possible Y c. avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme N d. utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic due to her slower speed 4700: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?
N a. Length between the perpendiculars Y b. Length overall N c. Waterline length N d. Registered length 4721: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel when anchored at night, would not be required to show anchor lights?
Y a. A vessel engaged in underwater operations N b. A vessel engaged in mine clearance N c. A vessel engaged on pilotage duty N d. A vessel engaged in survey operations 4842: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy Y b. A vessel engaged in towing, not making way N c. A pilot vessel at anchor N d. A vessel which has run aground 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 8058: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is to keep out of the way of the others?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A vessel engaged in underwater operations Y c. A vessel engaged in trawling N d. A vessel not under command 8136: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will show sidelights, a stern light, and __________.
N a. an all-round red light where it can best be seen N b. two yellow masthead lights in a vertical line Y c. two masthead lights in a vertical line N d. a single white light forward