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1. 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

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.

alternating red and yellow light
alternating white and yellow light
all-round white or yellow light
all-round white light only

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so __________.

at as small an angle as possible
as nearly as practical at right angles to the general direction of traffic flow
only in case of an emergency or to engage in fishing within the zone
never

4. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River) shall exhibit __________.

two masthead lights, sidelights, and sternlight
two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lights
sidelights and two towing lights
one masthead light, sidelights, and sternlight

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.

hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow
sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel
not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Lighting requirements in inland waters are different from those for international waters for __________.

barges being towed by pushing ahead
vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver
vessels towing astern
barges being towed astern

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a signal of one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts. This is the fog signal for a vessel __________.

towing
manned being towed
unmanned being towed
at anchor

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is ____________ .

shown below the sternlight
white in color
displayed at the masthead
a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern light

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If underway in low visibility and sounding fog signals, what changes would you make in the fog signal IMMEDIATELY upon losing the power plant and propulsion?

Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at two-minute intervals.
Begin sounding one prolonged blast followed by three short blasts at two-minute intervals.
Begin sounding two prolonged blasts at two-minute intervals.
No change should be made in the fog signal.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?

At any time you feel it is appropriate
Only when you have reached extremis
When you determine that your present course will cross ahead of the other vessel
When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action