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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must __________.
be accompanied by sound signals not result in another close quarters situation include a speed change All of the above
2. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
Towing light Vessel constrained by her draft In sight Restricted visibility
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
You must sound three short blasts on the whistle. You must sound one blast if backing to starboard. You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. You need not sound any whistle signals.
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?
A sailing vessel A vessel constrained by her draft A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver A vessel not under command
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two barges are being pushed ahead by a tugboat. Which statement is TRUE concerning lights on the barges?
Each vessel should show sidelights. Each vessel should show at least one white light. The barges should be lighted as separate units. The barges should be lighted as one vessel.
6. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means __________.
"I intend to leave you on my port side" "I intend to hold course and speed" "I intend to change course to starboard" "I request a departure from the Rules"
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.
whenever two vessels are on opposite courses whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
A vessel trawling A vessel not under command A pilot vessel A vessel engaged in dredging
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
initiate an exchange of passing signals not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound the danger signal hold your course and speed
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement about the Navigation Rules is TRUE?
The rules require vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations. The rules use the term "safe speed." The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis. All of the above are correct.