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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. You should __________.

stop your engines
sound the danger signal at two-minute intervals
hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
take avoiding action as soon as possible

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?

A vessel towing astern
A vessel trawling
A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in dredging operations

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel?

None
Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway
A white light forward and a white light aft
The colored sidelights and a white sternlight

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Concerning the identification signal for a pilot vessel, in fog, which statement is TRUE?

When at anchor, the pilot vessel is only required to sound anchor signals.
The identification signal must be sounded any time the pilot vessel is underway.
The pilot vessel may only sound the identity signal when making way.
All of the above

5. INLAND ONLY You are proceeding in a channel in inland waters and are meeting an outbound vessel. Your responsibilities include __________.

keeping to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port side
exchanging whistle signals if passing within half a mile
stopping your vessel and letting the outbound vessel initiate signals for passing
giving the outbound vessel the right of way

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

A vessel not under command shall 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 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 engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 75 meters in length and restricted in her ability to maneuver. Visibility is restricted. What signal do you sound if you are carrying out your work at anchor?

Five seconds ringing of a bell at intervals of not more than one minute
One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes
Five seconds ringing of a bell and five second sounding of a gong at intervals of not more than one minute
Four short blasts on the whistle at intervals of not more than two minutes

8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is required to be sounded by a power driven vessel ONLY?

A signal meaning, "I am altering my course to starboard."
A signal meaning, "I intend to overtake you on your starboard side."
A signal meaning that the vessel sounding it is in doubt as to the other vessel's actions.
A signal sounded when approaching a bend.

9. 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

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel
A vessel fishing with a bottom trawl that must remain on course
A large tanker that is being towed as a dead ship to dry dock
A vessel laying revetment mats to provide bank protection along a channel