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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________.

in sight of one another in fog
navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility
only if they are showing special purpose lights
only if they have operational radar

2. 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

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume __________.

there is risk of collision
you are the give way vessel
the other vessel is also in doubt
All of the above are correct.

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?

Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on
Two power-driven vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
Two sailing vessels crossing with the wind on the same side
All of the above

5. INLAND ONLY You are on board the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal, and the give-way vessel answers with a two-blast signal. You should then sound the danger signal and __________.

maintain course and speed
come around sharply to port
maneuver around the stern of the other vessel
stop and back your vessel if necessary until signals are agreed upon

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?

A vessel of less than 20 meters in length
A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in surveying
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.

whenever two vessels are on opposite courses
whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel
if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 25-meter vessel trawling will show the dayshape(s) consisting of __________.

a basket
two balls
two cones, apexes together
a cone, apex downward

9. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?

One short blast
One prolonged blast
Two short blasts
Two prolonged blasts

10. 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