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6: INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.
N a. transferring dangerous cargo Y b. a law enforcement vessel N c. a work boat N d. engaged in a race 16: INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
N a. the Western Rivers N b. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary N c. harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines Y d. All of the above 134: INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
N a. Neither vessel has the right-of-way. Y b. She has the right-of-way only if she is power-driven. 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. 183: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing N b. A vessel at anchor N c. A vessel not under command Y d. A vessel trawling 210: INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.
N a. one all-round white light Y b. sidelights, stern light and a special flashing light N c. only the outboard sidelight and a stern light N d. a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light 327: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Diagram "A" shows the arc of visibility of a __________. (DIAGRAM 23 )
N a. white masthead light N b. green sidelight Y c. red sidelight N d. stern light 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 397: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal may be sounded ONLY by vessels in restricted visibility?
N a. At least five short and rapid blasts Y b. Four short blasts N c. One prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order N d. Two short blasts 4141: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and towing, your vessel enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound?
N a. One prolonged blast N b. Two prolonged blasts Y c. One prolonged blast and two short blasts N d. Three distinct blasts 4141: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and towing, your vessel enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound?
N a. One prolonged blast N b. Two prolonged blasts Y c. One prolonged blast and two short blasts N d. Three distinct blasts 4173: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. engaged in fishing Y d. All of the above 4173: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver N c. engaged in fishing Y d. All of the above 4217: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.
N a. danger, stay away N b. all is clear, it is safe to pass N c. the vessel is anchored Y d. a distress signal 4295: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal __________.
N a. replaces directional signals N b. makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel Y c. indicates doubt as to another vessels actions N d. is the same as a "MAYDAY" signal 4315: INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel you put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
Y a. You must sound three short blasts on the whistle. N b. You must sound one blast if backing to starboard. N c. You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. N d. You need not sound any whistle signals. 4318: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is NOT a distress signal?
N a. Flames on a vessel Y b. Vertical motion of a white lantern at night N c. Code flags "November" and "Charlie" N d. Dye marker on the water 4336: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel crossing less than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
Y a. You must sound three short blasts on the whistle. N b. You must sound one blast if backing to starboard. N c. You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. N d. You need not sound any whistle signals. 4496: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel which is fishing is required to show sidelights and a stern light only when __________.
N a. anchored N b. underway N c. dead in the water Y d. underway and making way 4520: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 20-meter vessel at night, you must show __________.
Y a. one all-round white light N b. two all-round white lights N c. one all-round white light and the stern light N d. one all-round white light and a flare up light 4539: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals under the Rules EXCEPT __________.
Y a. a green star signal N b. orange-colored smoke N c. red flares N d. the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms 4617: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall __________.
N a. avoid crossing the channel at right angles N b. not overtake any vessels within the channel Y c. keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side N d. when nearing a bend in the channel, sound a long blast of the whistle 4640: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?
Y a. The vessel which is to starboard of the other vessel N b. The vessel which is to port of the other vessel N c. The larger vessel N d. The vessel that sounds the first whistle 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 4831: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
N a. An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engine N b. A canoe propelled by a small outboard motor N c. A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds Y d. All of the above 4841: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.
Y a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. in special circumstances N c. not under command N d. constrained by her draft 4851: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND. In which situation would you consider a risk of collision to exist?
N a. A vessel is one point on your starboard bow, range increasing, bearing changing slightly to the right. N b. A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the right. Y c. A vessel is two points abaft your port beam, range decreasing, bearing constant. N d. A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range increasing, bearing is constant. 8024: INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power-driven vessel ONLY?
Y a. A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard." N b. A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side." N c. A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions. N d. A signal sounded when approaching a bend. 8053: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.
N a. a single white light forward Y b. two masthead lights in a vertical line N c. two towing lights in a vertical line N d. two all-round red lights where they can best be seen 8064: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are underway in fog and hear a fog signal consisting of one prolonged and two short blasts. It could be any of the following EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. engaged in mineclearance N b. engaged in fishing N c. constrained by her draft Y d. being towed 8068: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast, in that order is given by a vessel __________.
N a. engaged on pilotage duty N b. in distress N c. at anchor Y d. being overtaken in a narrow channel