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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.

towing
constrained by her draft
under sail
All of the above

2. INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?

Sidelights and a sternlight
Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight
Sidelights and a special flashing light
Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.

danger, stay away
all is clear, it is safe to pass
the vessel is anchored
a distress signal

4. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?

They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
They define moderate speed.
They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to port is within the channel and crossing your course. You must __________.

hold course and speed
sound the danger signal
initiate an exchange of passing signals
do not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________.

one black ball
two black balls
one red ball
two orange and white balls

7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A 20-meter power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display __________.

two towing lights in a vertical line
a towing light above the sternlight
two all-round red lights at the masthead
two masthead lights in a vertical line

8. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"?

None
One
Two
One, on the near approach of another vessel

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed will show __________.

a forward masthead light
sidelights and a sternlight
a towing light
All of the above

10. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.

an intention to communicate over radiotelephone
that the vessel is in distress
an intention to leave another vessel to port
an intention to leave another vessel to starboard