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1. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.

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. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________.

sound the danger signal
when taking action, make only course changes
avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
All of the above

3. 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

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes, to the extent necessary to carry out their work. One of those is a vessel __________.

engaged in fishing
towing another
servicing a navigational aid
on pilotage duty

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes must be displayed __________.

between sunset and sunrise
only between 8 AM and 4 PM
during daylight hours in any visibility
during daylight hours in unrestricted visibility only

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.

operating in restricted visibility
operating in a narrow channel
necessary to avoid immediate danger
the Master enters it in the ship's log

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a whistle signal consisting of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short blasts. This signal is sounded in fog by __________.

vessels at anchor, not engaged in fishing
vessels underway and towing
vessels in danger
pilot vessels

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. You should __________.

sound passing signals
not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel
sound a prolonged blast
sound the danger signal

9. INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?

The vessel going upstream stemming the current
The vessel downbound with a following current
The vessel that is towing regardless of the current
Either vessel

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________.

northwest (315°)
southeast (135°)
northeast (045°)
southwest (225°)