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19: INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
N a. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way. N b. The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals. N c. The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage. Y d. All of the above 24: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the day-shapes shown would you show on the after end of an inconspicuous partially submerged vessel or object being towed less than 200 meters in length? (DIAGRAM 16 )
N a. A Y b. B N c. C N d. No day-shape would be shown. 181: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see the display of lights shown. They indicate a(n) __________. (DIAGRAM 74 )
Y a. sailing vessel N b. 8-meter power-driven vessel N c. vessel not under command N d. 12-meter fishing vessel 241: INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 29 )
N a. Whistle signals must be exchanged in all cases when passing within one half mile of each other. N b. The vessels should exchange two blast signals and pass port to port. Y c. If a passing agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional, and the vessels should pass starboard to starboard as agreed. N d. The vessels should pass port to port and must sound whistle signals only if either vessel changes course. 268: INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown and will pass within 1/2 mile of each other. Two short blasts from either vessel means __________. (DIAGRAM 37 )
Y a. "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." N b. "I intend to leave you on my port side." N c. "I am altering my course to port." N d. "I am altering my course to starboard." 4053: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels meeting in a "head-on" situation are directed by the Rules to __________.
Y a. alter course to starboard and pass port to port N b. alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard N c. decide on which side the passage will occur by matching whistle signals N d. slow to bare steerageway 4061: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are crossing as shown. Which statement is TRUE? (DIAGRAM 26 )
N a. The vessels should pass starboard to starboard. N b. Vessel "B" should pass under the stern of vessel "A". N c. Vessel "B" should alter course to the right. Y d. Vessel "A" must keep clear of vessel "B". 4097: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel shall __________.
N a. stop her engines when hearing a fog signal forward of her beam, even if risk of collision does not exist Y b. have her engines ready for immediate maneuver N c. when making way, sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute N d. operate at a speed to be able to stop in the distance of her visibility 4125: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would know that the __________.
N a. crew was trying to get warm Y b. vessel required immediate assistance N c. vessel was attempting to attract the attention of a pilot boat N d. vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft 4137: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels?
N a. If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight. N b. When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light. N c. When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a stern light or a towing light, but not both. Y d. If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights. 4142: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.
Y a. white N b. green N c. red N d. yellow 4187: 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 __________.
N a. vessel not under command N b. vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver Y c. power-driven vessel approaching on her starboard side N d. vessel fishing 4208: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Five or more short blasts on a vessel's whistle indicates that she is __________.
Y a. in doubt that another vessel is taking sufficient action to avoid a collision N b. altering course to starboard N c. altering course to port N d. the stand-on vessel and will maintain course and speed 4305: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog, a vessel being towed, if manned, shall sound a fog signal of __________.
N a. two short blasts N b. three short blasts N c. one prolonged and two short blasts Y d. one prolonged and three short blasts 4319: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about a 25-meter auxiliary sailboat is TRUE?
N a. The sidelights and stern light may be combined in one lantern. N b. When operating under sail, her fog signal would consist of one prolonged blast. N c. She may show a green light over a red light at the masthead. Y d. She must show fixed sidelights. 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 4350: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear the rapid ringing of a bell. What does this signal indicate?
N a. A vessel backing down N b. A sailboat underway Y c. A vessel at anchor N d. A vessel drifting 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 4385: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be __________.
Y a. using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability N b. using trolling lines N c. power-driven N d. showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver 4393: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is(are) AMONG those shown by a 200-meter vessel at anchor?
N a. In the forepart of the vessel, a 225° white light N b. In the after part of the vessel, a 135° white light Y c. Any available working lights to illuminate the decks N d. In the fore part of the vessel, a 135° white light 4419: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 25 meters in length must have which sound signaling appliance onboard?
N a. None is required N b. Whistle only Y c. Whistle and bell only N d. Whistle, bell, and gong 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. 4439: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Signals required for vessels aground include __________.
N a. by night, the anchor lights for a vessel of her length, and three red lights in a vertical line N b. a short, a prolonged, and a short blast Y c. by day, three black balls in a vertical line N d. All of the above 4622: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that a vessel shall be operated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped within __________.
N a. the distance of visibility N b. 1/2 the distance of visibility Y c. a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions N d. the distance that it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full astern 4838: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
N a. Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order N b. The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water N c. Whether the vessel is operating in a narrow channel Y d. The nature of the vessel's work, limiting maneuverability required by the Rules 4850: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.
N a. whenever two vessels are on opposite courses N b. whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel Y c. if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change N d. if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking 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 6570: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.
N a. is between the scheme and the nearest land N b. contains all the traffic moving in one direction N c. is designated as an anchorage area Y d. separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction 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. 8017: INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a vessel trying to overtake another on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________.
N a. one short blast N b. two short blasts N c. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast Y d. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts