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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at night would show __________.

two all-round red lights in a vertical line
anchor lights and sidelights
two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a sternlight
two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog signal of __________.

one prolonged blast every one minute
two prolonged blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged blast every two minutes

3. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.

search and rescue
restricted in ability to maneuver
not under command
river bank protection

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply __________.

to all waters which are not inland waters
only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
only to waters where foreign vessels travel
upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers __________.

only to fog
only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile
to visibility where you cannot see shore
to any condition where visibility is restricted

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules concerning lights shall be complied with in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. The lights __________.

shall be displayed in restricted visibility during daylight hours
need not be displayed when no other vessels are in the area
shall be set at low power when used during daylight hours
need not be displayed by unmanned vessels

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT __________.

cross a traffic lane
engage in fishing the separation zone
proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
enter the separation zone

8. 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

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?

It must be an alternating red and yellow light.
It must be an all-round white light.
It must be an all-round yellow light.
It must be an all-round blue light.