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1. 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

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Vessel "A" __________.

should sound two short blasts
should sound the danger signal
should sound one long blast
will not sound any whistle signals

3. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over __________.

vessels ascending the river
vessels descending the river
all vessels ascending and descending the river
None of the above

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in the channel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel approaching from the opposite direction. You should sound __________.

one short blast
one prolonged blast
one long blast
five or more short blasts

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.

no vessels are in sight visually
no vessels are visible on radar
you are in immediate danger
out of sight of land

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY When moving from a berth alongside a quay (wharf), a vessel must sound __________.

three short blasts
a long blast
a prolonged blast
No signal is required.

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights are shown by a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver to indicate that the vessel is making way?

Masthead lights, sidelights and sternlight
Masthead lights and sidelights only
Sidelights and sternlight only
Sidelights only

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?

Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal.
Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal.
A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal.
The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle.

9. 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. You should __________.

hold your course and speed
not impede the other vessel
exchange passing signals
sound the danger signal

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?

The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation
The give-way vessel in a crossing situation
A vessel at anchor
All of the above