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11: INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound __________.
N a. one short blast N b. one long blast Y c. two short blasts N d. two prolonged blasts 33: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes __________.
Y a. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary N b. the water surrounding any islands of the United States N c. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore N d. any lakes within state boundaries 55: INLAND ONLY The lights shown are those of a __________. (DIAGRAM 75 )
N a. pipeline Y b. vessel pushing ahead N c. vessel being towed astern N d. vessel underway and dredging 141: INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation. The other vessel is showing an alternately flashing red-and-yellow light. What action should you take?
N a. Alter course to assist N b. Give-way Y c. Stand on N d. Heave to 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 295: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The display of lights shown could represent a __________. (DIAGRAM 48 )
N a. submarine on the surface Y b. tug and a barge being towed astern N c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. vessel not under command 359: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. You are on vessel "B" and doubt that sufficient action is being taken by vessel "A" to avoid collision. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 42 )
N a. maintain course and speed N b. alter course to the left and increase speed N c. sound one short blast and maintain course and speed Y d. None of the above 3683: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules require that a stand-on vessel SHALL take action to avoid collision when she determines that __________.
N a. risk of collision exists N b. the other vessel will cross ahead of her N c. the other vessel is not taking appropriate action Y d. collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel's maneuver alone 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 4149: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 84 )
Y a. not under command N b. showing improper lights N c. towing N d. dredging 4162: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at night, displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 83 )
N a. fishing Y b. not under command N c. towing N d. being towed 4323: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel displaying ONLY the lights shown is a __________. (DIAGRAM 53 )
Y a. vessel engaged on pilotage duty underway N b. vessel engaged in fishing N c. vessel under sail N d. power-driven vessel underway 4328: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 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 4332: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You may hold your course and speed until __________.
N a. the other vessel takes necessary action N b. the other vessel gets to within half a mile of your vessel Y c. action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent collision N d. the other vessel gets to within a quarter mile of your vessel 4362: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a __________.
N a. power-driven vessel underway Y b. vessel not under command N c. vessel sailing N d. vessel engaged on pilotage duty 4371: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A head-on situation at night is one in which you see __________.
N a. one sidelight of a vessel ahead of you N b. one sidelight and a masthead light of a vessel ahead of you N c. one sidelight, a masthead light, and a range light of a vessel ahead of you Y d. both sidelights of a vessel dead ahead of you 4387: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An overtaking situation would be one in which one vessel is approaching another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam?
N a. 0° N b. 10° Y c. 22.5° N d. None of the above 4429: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are meeting head-on. How must the vessels pass?
N a. One vessel must alter course while the other must continue on its course. N b. The vessels should determine which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. N c. Both vessels should alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard. Y d. Both vessels should alter course to starboard and pass port to port. 4470: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________.
N a. take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists N b. immediately sound the danger signal, and change course Y c. take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate N d. hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avoid collision 4490: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision?
N a. A 9-meter sailing vessel Y b. A rowboat N c. A 6-meter motorboat N d. A small vessel fishing 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. 4545: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume __________.
Y a. there is risk of collision N b. you are the give way vessel N c. the other vessel is also in doubt N d. All of the above are correct. 4603: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to sidelights what light should a vessel being towed astern show?
Y a. A stern light N b. A masthead light N c. Not under command lights N d. Range lights 4632: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that a seaplane shall __________.
N a. not be regarded as a vessel Y b. in general, keep well clear of all vessels N c. proceed at a slower speed than surrounding vessels N d. when making way, show the lights for a vessel not under command 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 4706: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light" is a light that __________.
Y a. flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute N b. is yellow in color N c. is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° N d. All of the above 4745: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
N a. hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow N b. sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel Y c. not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel N d. sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast 8028: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a crossing situation on international waters, a short blast by the give-way vessel indicates that the vessel __________.
N a. is holding course and speed Y b. is turning to starboard N c. intends to pass port to port N d. will keep out of the way of the stand-on vessel 8084: INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway at night, a power-driven vessel of less than 7 meters in length, whose maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, may show __________.
N a. sidelights combined in a single lantern, only N b. an all-round flashing yellow light, only Y c. one all-round white light, only N d. a lantern showing a white light exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision, only 8089: BOTH INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A towing light __________.
N a. flashes at regular intervals of 50-70 flashes per minute Y b. is yellow in color N c. shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180° nor more than 225° N d. All of the above