This is an interactive test. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. If a "Y" appears, your choice is correct. If a "N" appears, more study may be in order.
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 72: INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown. This is a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 75 )
N a. meeting head-on situation N b. crossing situation Y c. overtaking situation N d. special circumstance situation 142: INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities must __________.
N a. be on top of the mast or highest structure of the vessel Y b. not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lights N c. be as far forward as possible N d. not be visible more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam 151: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is indicated by the day signal shown? (DIAGRAM 22 )
N a. A dredge indicating the side with the obstruction N b. A fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally Y c. A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters which limits her ability to maneuver N d. A vessel engaged in underwater operations with a diver down 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 207: INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?
N a. Sidelights and a stern light Y b. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light N c. Sidelights and a special flashing light N d. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light 240: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown and will pass without changing course. Which light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? (DIAGRAM 17 )
N a. yellow towing light Y b. white stern light N c. green sidelight N d. None of the above 249: INLAND ONLY You are on a power-driven vessel "I" as shown. Vessel "II" is a power-driven vessel engaged in fishing that will pass within 1/2 a mile of your vessel. Which action should you take? (DIAGRAM 36 )
N a. Hold course and speed without giving a signal. N b. Sound the danger signal and reduce speed. N c. Sound one short blast, reduce speed and turn to starboard. Y d. Sound one short blast and await response from the fishing vessel. 255: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which light on vessel "B" will you see if you are on vessel "A"? (DIAGRAM 41 )
N a. special flashing yellow light N b. flashing blue light N c. two yellow towing lights Y d. None of the above 276: INLAND ONLY While underway you sight the lights shown with the yellow lights flashing, you should __________. (DIAGRAM 81 )
Y a. pass between the two sets of vertical red lights N b. wait until the vessel ahead crosses your bow N c. stop until the red lights turn green N d. proceed leaving all the lights on your starboard side 289: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The tow shown is less than 200 meters in length and severely restricted in her ability to deviate from her course. Which dayshape(s) would be displayed by day from the vessel? (DIAGRAM 24 )
Y a. ball-diamond-ball on the towing vessel N b. diamond on the towing vessel N c. diamond on the last barge N d. None of the above 314: INLAND ONLY Identify the operation indicated by the lights shown. (DIAGRAM 85 )
N a. An aircraft carrier engaged in the launching and recovery of aircraft N b. A submarine engaged in underway replenishment at sea Y c. A dredge engaged in dredging operations N d. A vessel aground assisted by tugs 336: 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. Vessel "B" should __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. maintain course and speed without sounding any signals N b. alter course to the right or slowdown Y c. sound one short blast and maintain course and speed N d. sound the danger signal and slow to moderate speed 366: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. Vessel "B" is the __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. give-way vessel Y b. stand-on vessel N c. overtaking vessel N d. burdened vessel 392: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown. This could be a __________. (DIAGRAM 80 )
N a. law enforcement vessel N b. vessel on pilotage duty N c. vessel engaged in fishing Y d. sailing vessel 4146: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you should __________.
Y a. make sure the action is taken in enough time N b. not make any large course changes N c. not make any large speed changes N d. All of the above 4193: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 20-meter sailing vessel underway must exhibit a __________.
Y a. stern light N b. combined lantern N c. red light over a green light at the masthead N d. All of the above 4203: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________.
N a. the gun is being used to sound passing signals Y b. the vessel is in distress N c. all vessels are to clear the area N d. all is clear and it is safe to pass 4240: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world are known as __________.
N a. merchant vessel reporting systems Y b. traffic separation schemes N c. collision avoidance fairways N d. restricted maneuverability channels 4242: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All fog signals shall be sounded every two minutes with the exception of a vessel __________.
N a. underway or making way N b. under sail or under tow Y c. anchored or aground N d. not under command or restricted in her ability to maneuver 4381: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.
N a. her draft Y b. the nature of her work N c. some exceptional circumstances N d. a danger of navigation 4421: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). That vessel may be heading __________.
Y a. south (180°) N b. east (090°) N c. northeast (045°) N d. west (270°) 4504: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a narrow channel, a vessel should stay __________.
N a. in the middle of the channel Y b. to the starboard side of the channel N c. to the port side of the channel N d. to the side of the channel that has the widest bends 4518: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, a towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.
N a. masthead light N b. all-round light N c. sidelight Y d. stern light 4652: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day-shapes shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 18 )
N a. towing astern with a tow greater than 200 meters in length N b. not under command Y c. dredging N d. carrying dangerous cargo 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 6500: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel and her tow are severely restricted in their ability to change course. When making way, the towing vessel will show ONLY __________.
N a. the masthead lights for a towing vessel N b. the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. sidelights, stern light, and towing light Y d. All of the above. 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. 8005: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in charge of a 250-meter freight vessel constrained by her draft proceeding down a narrow channel. There is a vessel engaged in fishing on your starboard bow half a mile away. According to Rule 9, which statement is TRUE?
N a. You are not to impede the fishing vessel. Y b. If you are in doubt as to the fishing vessel's intentions you may sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. N c. You are to slow to bare steerageway until clear of the fishing vessel. N d. You must sound one prolonged blast to alert the fishing vessel. 8115: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?
N a. A vessel constrained by her draft N b. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. A vessel pushing a barge N d. A vessel engaged in fishing