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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
only anchor in the separation zone cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possible avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic due to her slower speed
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall __________.
if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other change course to port to keep out of the way reduce her speed All of the above
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
A vessel engaged in fishing A vessel not under command A vessel engaged in dredging A power-driven vessel
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision?
The stand-on vessel must keep out of the way of the other vessel when risk of collision exists. Risk of collision always exists when two vessels pass within one mile of each other. Risk of collision always exists when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel changes appreciably. Risk of collision may exist when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel is changing appreciably.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.
"I am in doubt as to your actions" "My engines are full speed astern" "I desire to overtake you" "I am operating astern propulsion"
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________.
must be displayed when day signals are being used must be displayed when moored to a pier may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area may be displayed during daylight
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT impede the passage of a vessel which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?
A vessel dredging A sailing vessel A vessel servicing an aid to navigation All of the above
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel which is less than 7 meters in length and anchored in an area where other vessels do not normally navigate is __________.
not required to show any anchor lights required to show a flare-up light required to show one white light required to show sidelights and a sternlight
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.
from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show identifying lights when not actually engaged in her occupation?
A fishing vessel A pilot vessel A mineclearance vessel None of the above