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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall __________.
sound the danger signal sound a prolonged blast take all way off post a look-out
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A tug is towing three manned barges in line in fog. The third vessel of the tow should sound __________.
no fog signal one prolonged and two short blasts one prolonged and three short blasts one prolonged, one short and one prolonged blast
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be __________.
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability using trolling lines power-driven showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
4. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean __________.
"I intend to leave you on my port side" "I intend to hold course and speed" "I intend to change course to starboard" "I request a departure from the rules"
5. 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
6. INTERNATIONAL AND INLAND A vessel that is not equipped with towing lights should show that it has a vessel in tow by_________________.
continuosly sounding its horn sounding one prolonged followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than two minutes shining a searchlight on the towline of the towed vessel None of the above; a vessel shall not engage in towing at night without proper navigation lights
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting of the ringing of a bell for 5 seconds?
A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor A sailing vessel, at anchor All of the above
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel 25 meters in length must have which sound signaling appliance onboard?
None is required Whistle only Whistle and bell only Whistle, bell, and gong
9. INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
alternating red and yellow light alternating white and yellow light all-round white or yellow light all-round white light only
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, is not required to show anchor lights?
A power-driven vessel A vessel engaged in survey operations A vessel engaged on pilotage duty A vessel engaged in fishing