1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are about to cross a narrow channel when you see an approaching vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.

cross the channel as you are the stand-on vessel
cross only if the vessel in the channel is approaching on your port side
not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
sound the danger signal

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY On open water two vessels are in an overtaking situation. The overtaking vessel has just sounded one short blast on the whistle. What is the meaning of this whistle signal?

"I request permission to pass you on my port side."
"I will maintain course and speed and pass you on your starboard side."
"On which side should I pass?"
"I am changing course to starboard."

3. 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

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels?

If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight.
When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light.
When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a sternlight or a towing light, but not both.
If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights.

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________.

she is showing sidelights
her sidelights are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel
she is showing a sternlight
her sidelights and sternlight are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

The vessel which is to starboard of the other vessel
The vessel which is to port of the other vessel
The larger vessel
The vessel that sounds the first whistle signal

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?

A seaplane must show appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.
A seaplane should exhibit the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.
In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way.
A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.

8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.

not under command
aground
dredging
constrained by her draft

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________.

not under command
in special circumstances
restricted in her ability to maneuver
constrained by her draft

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________.

the gun is being used to sound passing signals
the vessel is in distress
all vessels are to clear the area
all is clear and it is safe to pass