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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In narrow channels, vessels of less than what length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside that channel?

20 meters
50 meters
65 meters
100 meters

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of a __________.

vessel on her port side that is crossing her course
vessel that is overtaking her
seaplane on the water
sailing vessel

3. INLAND ONLY Vessels engaged in fishing may show the additional signals described in Annex II to the Rules when they are __________.

trolling
fishing in a traffic separation zone
in a narrow channel
in close proximity to other vessels engaged in fishing

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a __________.

white light
red light
yellow light
blue light

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and in sight of another vessel, less than one half mile away, you put your engines on astern propulsion. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?

You need not sound any whistle signals.
You must sound one blast if backing to starboard.
You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting.
You must sound three short blasts on the whistle.

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

May be sounded by the stand-on vessel only
Indicates that the vessel is in distress
Is used to indicate a course change
May be supplemented by an appropriate light signal

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Rules to take action in order to avoid collision?

When the two vessels are less than half a mile from each other.
When the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid collision.
When collision is imminent.
The stand-on vessel is never allowed to take action.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND All of the following are distress signals under the Rules EXCEPT __________.

International Code Signal "AA"
orange-colored smoke
red flares
the repeated raising and lowering of outstretched arms

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?

A sailing vessel
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel not under command

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if __________.

four vessels are nearby
a vessel has a steady bearing at a constant range
there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists
a special circumstance situation is apparent