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2: INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?
N a. One short blast Y b. One prolonged blast N c. Two short blasts N d. Two prolonged blasts 49: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound __________.
N a. four short blasts N b. one long blast Y c. one prolonged blast N d. No signal is required. 81: INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?
N a. The vessel going upstream stemming the current Y b. The vessel downbound with a following current N c. The vessel that is towing regardless of the current N d. Either vessel 114: INLAND ONLY At night, what lights are required on barges moored in a group formation more than two barges wide?
N a. All-round yellow lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group N b. Two yellow lights in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the group Y c. Two unobstructed all-round white lights N d. Two unobstructed all-round red lights 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 157: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
N a. restricted in her ability to maneuver N b. engaged in fishing Y c. not under command N d. on pilotage duty 159: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights shown are exhibited by a vessel __________. (DIAGRAM 49 )
N a. submarine on the surface N b. air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode N c. vessel engaged in trawling Y d. vessel not under command 245: INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are on vessel "A" as shown. Vessel "B" sounds two short blasts. You should __________. (DIAGRAM 32 )
N a. sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts N b. sound two short blasts Y c. maintain course and speed N d. None of the above 322: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The vessel whose lights are shown is navigating in a narrow channel. Which statement about this vessel is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 82 )
Y a. It shall not impede the passage of any other vessel navigating within the channel or fairway. N b. It is the stand-on vessel N c. It may anchor in the channel or fairway N d. It shows two balls 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 4034: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.
Y a. from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N b. through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N c. due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules N d. has lost steering and is unable to maneuver 4045: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel shall be deemed to be overtaking when she can see at night __________.
Y a. only the stern light of the vessel N b. a sidelight and one masthead light of the vessel N c. only a sidelight of the vessel N d. any lights except the masthead lights of the vessel 4049: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The other vessel must give way since your vessel is stopped. Y b. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. N c. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. N d. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. 4120: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show __________.
N a. one black ball N b. two cones with bases together N c. a cone, apex downward Y d. two cones, apexes together 4121: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________.
Y a. power-driven vessel N b. vessel not under command N c. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver N d. vessel engaged in fishing 4122: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
N a. The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation N b. The give-way vessel in a crossing situation N c. A vessel at anchor Y d. All of the above 4158: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling will show the dayshape(s) consisting of __________.
N a. a basket N b. two balls Y c. two cones, apexes together N d. a cone, apex downward 4254: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must __________.
N a. stop your engines N b. sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle N c. sound the danger signal Y d. slow to bare steerageway 4312: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show which lights in a vertical line?
N a. Three red Y b. Two red N c. Two white N d. Three white 4427: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a __________.
N a. white light N b. red light Y c. yellow light N d. blue light 4434: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?
N a. The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. N b. A "special circumstance" situation exists. Y c. The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel. N d. The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way. 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 4562: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall __________.
Y a. if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other N b. change course to port to keep out of the way N c. reduce her speed N d. All of the above 4657: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.
N a. sound the danger signal N b. when taking action, make only course changes Y c. avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam N d. All of the above 4709: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown is __________. (DIAGRAM 52 )
N a. aground Y b. underway N c. at anchor N d. transferring dangerous cargo 4729: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
N a. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. Y b. A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. N c. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. N d. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. 4861: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in thick fog with the radar on, you should __________.
N a. station the look-out in the wheelhouse to keep a continuous watch on the radar N b. secure the sounding of fog signals until a vessel closes within five miles Y c. station a look-out as low down and far forward as possible N d. keep the radar on the shortest available range for early detection of approaching vessels 4870: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules require both vessels to change course?
N a. Any time the danger signal is sounded N b. When two power-driven vessels are crossing and it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action Y c. When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on N d. All of the above 4873: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a vessel __________.
N a. not under command N b. restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. engaged in towing N d. fishing 8081: INTERNATIONAL ONLY The light which may be used with a vessel's whistle must be __________.
N a. used when the whistle is broken Y b. a white light N c. used only at night N d. used prior to sounding the whistle