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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be __________.
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability using trolling lines power-driven showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
2. INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a(n) __________.
opening in a pipeline vessel broken down vessel pushing ahead vessel fishing
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which dayshape is prescribed for a vessel constrained by her draft?
A black diamond A cylinder A black ball A black cone, apex upward
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway but not making way and fishing other than trawling will show which lights?
A white light over a red light A red light over a white light A white light over a red light, sidelights, and a sternlight A red light over a white light, sidelights, and a sternlight
5. 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 __________.
the distance of visibility 1/2 the distance of visibility a distance appropriate to the existing circumstances and conditions the distance that it would require for the propeller to go from full ahead to full astern
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway when you sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the "stand-on" vessel?
The sailboat, because it is to port of your vessel The sailboat, because it is under sail Your vessel, because it is a power-driven vessel Your vessel, because it is to starboard of the sailboat
7. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
Neither vessel has the right-of-way. She has the right-of-way only if she is power-driven. She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river. She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________.
one black ball two black balls one red ball two orange and white balls
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel transferring provisions while underway A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit A vessel servicing a navigation mark A vessel launching aircraft
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard bow. Risk of collision may exist. You should __________.
alter course to starboard to pass around the other vessel reduce your speed to bare steerageway slow your engines and let the other vessel pass ahead of you alter course to port to pass the other vessel on its portside