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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights required by the Rules must be shown __________.

from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
at all times
ONLY from sunset to sunrise
whenever a look-out is posted

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which breadth shown in DIAGRAM 87 represents the breadth as defined in the Rules?

A
B
C
D

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used with whistle signals?

Use of such a light is required.
The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light.
It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle.
All of the above

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

A vessel not under command
A vessel towing by pushing ahead
A vessel engaged in dredging
A vessel trawling

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver shall __________.

turn off her sidelights when not making way
when operating in restricted visibility, sound a whistle signal of two prolonged and one short blast
show a dayshape of two diamonds in a vertical line
keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel or object being towed astern shall display a(n) __________.

forward masthead light
after masthead light
sternlight
All of the above

7. INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?

You must stop your vessel, since the other vessel is the stand-on.
You must sound one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard.
You must sound the danger signal.
You must stop your engines and you may sound the danger signal.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three unmanned barges astern in fog. The third vessel of the tow should sound __________.

no fog signal
one short blast
one prolonged and three short blasts
one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged blast

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?

The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel.
A "special circumstance" situation exists.
The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel.
The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel "not under command" at night must show which lights in a vertical line?

Three red
Two red
Two white
Three white