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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is crossing a narrow channel. A vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. She is showing a black cylinder. What is your responsibility?

Hold your course and speed.
Sound the danger signal.
Begin an exchange of passing signals.
Do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel.

2. INLAND ONLY While underway during the day you sight a small motorboat showing a flashing blue light. The blue light indicates a __________.

law enforcement boat
boat involved in a race
Coast Guard Auxiliary Vessel on regatta patrol
rescue boat

3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel constrained by her draft may display __________.

three all-round red lights instead of the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her class
the same lights as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
three all-round red lights in addition to the lights required for a power-driven vessel of her class
the lights for a power-driven vessel which is not under command

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. One of the factors is the __________.

radio communications that are available
maximum speed of your vessel
temperature
current

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may be deemed to exist __________.

if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change
even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close range
if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time
All of the above

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

The one with the wind closest abeam
The one to windward
The one to leeward
The one that sounds the first whistle signal

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates a __________.

vessel towing in fog
sailboat underway in fog
vessel being towed in fog
vessel anchored in fog

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may enter a traffic separation zone __________.

in an emergency
to engage in fishing within the zone
to cross the traffic separation scheme
All of the above

9. INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?

An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel
A seaplane
An air-cushion vessel
A vessel constrained by her draft

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must __________.

be accompanied by sound signals
not result in another close quarters situation
include a speed change
All of the above