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1. INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
A diamond shape on the towed object An all-round light at each end of the towed object A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow All of the above
2. INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall __________.
show a flashing yellow light at each corner show a white light at each corner show a red light at the bow and stern not be required to be lighted
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel is servicing an aid to navigation and is restricted in her ability to maneuver. Which lights will she show?
Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the midddle white, and anchor lights Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white, ONLY Anchor lights ONLY Anchor lights and sidelights ONLY
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Either vessel in a meeting situation The give-way vessel in a crossing situation A vessel at anchor All of the above
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
Vessel at anchor Two vessels meeting Speed in fog More than two vessels crossing
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is true concerning a towing light when a towing vessel is towing astern?
When a towing light is shown, no sternlight is necessary. When a sternlight is shown, no towing light is necessary. The towing light is shown below the sternlight. The towing light is shown above the sternlight.
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE?
You must keep out of the way of the other vessel. The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way. The other vessel is at anchor. The rule of special circumstances applies.
8. INLAND ONLY A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of __________.
one short blast two short blasts two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for about five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for about five seconds. This signal came from a __________.
vessel engaged in fishing at anchor sailing vessel at anchor vessel 150 meters in length at anchor vessel aground
10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY If you sighted three red lights in a vertical line on another vessel at night, it would be a vessel __________.
aground constrained by her draft dredging moored over a wreck