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1. INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
A diamond shape on the towed object An all-round light at each end of the towed object A searchlight beamed from the towing vessel in the direction of the tow All of the above
2. 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
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum vessel length which must show two white masthead lights, one forward and one aft, when underway at night?
7 meters 20 meters 50 meters 100 meters
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you should __________.
make sure the action is taken in enough time not make any large course changes not make any large speed changes All of the above
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you do NOT understand the course or intention of an approaching vessel you should sound __________.
one short blast one prolonged blast not less than five short blasts not less than five prolonged blasts
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights cannot be mistaken for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules All of the above
7. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is showing an alternating red and yellow light. Which action should you take?
Stand on. Heave to. Alter course to assist. Yield the right-of-way.
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. INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show __________.
sidelights only sidelights and towing lights sidelights, towing lights, and two masthead lights sidelights, towing lights, and three masthead lights
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A proper look-out shall be maintained __________.
only at night only during restricted visibility at night and during restricted visibility at all times