1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are towing two barges astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150 meters. How many white towing identification lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night?

1
2
3
4

2. INLAND ONLY Which is a characteristic of a "special flashing light"?

It is required for all vessels being pushed ahead as part of a composite unit.
It must show through an arc of not less than 180°Nor more than 225°.
It must be of the same character and construction as the masthead light.
All of the above

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Traffic separation schemes __________.

provide routing and scheduling procedures to reduce shipping delays
provide traffic patterns in congested areas, so that vessels can operate without having a separate lookout
provide inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic
prohibit vessels carrying hazardous cargoes from entering waters that are environmentally sensitive

4. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

Towing light
Vessel constrained by her draft
In sight
Restricted visibility

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.

from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
has lost steering and is unable to maneuver

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor, should exhibit __________.

an anchor light
sidelights and sternlight
three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest being red, and the middle being white
None of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The use of the danger signal __________.

replaces directional signals
makes the other vessel the stand-on vessel
indicates doubt as to another vessels actions
is the same as a "MAYDAY" signal

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. If you think the give-way vessel is NOT taking sufficient action to avoid collision, you should sound __________.

the danger signal
two short blasts, alter to port, and pass astern
no signal and maneuver at will
one short blast and maintain course

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A traffic separation zone is that part of a traffic separation scheme which __________.

is between the scheme and the nearest land
contains all the traffic moving in one direction
is designated as an anchorage area
separates traffic proceeding in one direction from traffic proceeding in the opposite direction

10. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?

One short blast
One prolonged blast
Two short blasts
Two prolonged blasts