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13: INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify __________.
N a. U.S. submarines N b. vessels pushing ahead Y c. law enforcement vessels N d. dredge pipelines on trestles 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 26: INLAND ONLY A law enforcement boat may display a __________.
N a. blue flag Y b. flashing blue light N c. flashing red light N d. flashing amber light 36: INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
N a. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel N b. A seaplane N c. An air-cushion vessel Y d. A vessel constrained by her draft 95: INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she sounds one short blast on the whistle. This means that she __________.
N a. is changing course to starboard N b. is changing course to port Y c. intends to leave you on her port side N d. desires to depart from the Rules 177: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown. This could indicate a __________. (DIAGRAM 64 )
N a. dredge working at anchor N b. dredge restricted in its ability to maneuver N c. 55-meter tug towing astern, length of tow exceeds 200 meters Y d. 65-meter tug towing astern, length of tow 150 meters 213: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You see the lights shown. This is a __________. (DIAGRAM 66 )
N a. pilot vessel with a launch alongside N b. dredge working at anchor Y c. vessel towing a barge alongside N d. vessel pushing a barge ahead 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 4009: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter tug is underway and crossing a deep and narrow channel. A large container vessel is off your port bow on a steady bearing. Which statement is TRUE concerning this situation?
N a. You should maintain course and speed. N b. The container vessel is the stand-on as it is the larger vessel. Y c. You are not to impede the safe passage of the container vessel in the channel. N d. None of the above 4021: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.
N a. "I am in doubt as to your actions" N b. "My engines are full speed astern" N c. "I desire to overtake you" Y d. "I am operating astern propulsion" 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 4100: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 45-meter vessel is pulling a 210-meter tow. She may exhibit __________.
N a. a masthead light forward, and two masthead lights in a vertical line aft Y b. three masthead lights forward and one aft N c. two masthead lights forward and no after masthead light N d. three masthead lights aft and none forward 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 4110: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel is a signal __________.
N a. that the vessel is anchored N b. to request the draw span of a bridge to be opened Y c. of distress N d. that the vessel is broken down and drifting 4235: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the day-shapes shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 7 )
Y a. broken down N b. fishing N c. a minesweeper N d. transferring dangerous cargo 4284: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with operational radar?
N a. The Master of the vessel must be on the bridge when the radar is in use. N b. The radar equipment is only required to be used in restricted visibility. N c. The use of a radar excuses a vessel from the need of a look-out. Y d. This equipment must be used to obtain early warning of risk of collision. 4375: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear a signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. This signal indicates a vessel __________.
N a. at anchor, giving warning Y b. aground N c. at anchor, greater than 100 meters N d. not under command at anchor 4400: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close quarters situation is taken, a course change alone may be the most effective action provided that __________.
N a. it is done in a succession of small course changes N b. it is NOT done too early Y c. it is a large course change N d. the course change is to starboard 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 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 4546: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may use the danger signal?
N a. The vessel to starboard when two power-driven vessels are crossing N b. A vessel engaged in fishing, crossing the course of a sailing vessel N c. Either of two power-driven vessels meeting head-on Y d. All of the above 4556: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Day-shapes MUST be shown __________.
Y a. during daylight hours N b. during daylight hours except in restricted visibility N c. ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily N d. between sunset and sunrise 4656: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel fishing at night, with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outwards, will show in the direction of the gear __________.
Y a. one white light N b. two vertical white lights N c. one yellow light N d. two vertical yellow lights 4697: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three barges astern in restricted visibility. The second vessel of the tow should sound __________.
N a. one prolonged and two short blasts N b. one prolonged and three short blasts N c. one short blast Y d. no fog signal 4701: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________.
N a. vessel being towed Y b. power-driven pilot vessel on station underway N c. fishing vessel trawling N d. vessel at anchor warning of her location 4827: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.
N a. operating in restricted visibility N b. operating in a narrow channel Y c. necessary to avoid immediate danger N d. the Master enters it in the ship's log 4874: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
N a. Vessel at anchor N b. Two vessels meeting N c. Speed in fog Y d. More than two vessels crossing 8012: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel __________.
N a. meeting another head-on N b. crossing the course of another Y c. overtaking another N d. Any of the above 8043: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel would NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged and two short blasts?
N a. A vessel not under command N b. A vessel constrained by her draft Y c. A vessel being towed N d. A vessel sailing 8100: INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply __________.
N a. to all waters N b. to any waters inside the territorial waters of the U.S. N c. only to waters where foreign vessels travel Y d. upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels