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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals?
All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal. A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.
2. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is __________.
transferring dangerous cargo a law enforcement vessel a work boat engaged in a race
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sounds two short blasts. This signal indicates the vessel __________.
intends to alter course to port intends to pass starboard to starboard is altering course to port will alter course to port
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it?
One black ball One diamond shape One cone with its apex upwards One basket
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for sound signals?
A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible. Automatic sounding of the signals is not permitted.
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", the Rules list all of the following as factors which must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.
limitations of radar equipment presence of background lights at night maximum horsepower of your vessel maneuverability of your vessel
7. 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
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals is FALSE?
When a pushing vessel and a vessel pushed are connected in a composite unit, the unit sounds the fog signal of a power-driven vessel. A vessel at anchor may sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast. A pilot vessel may sound an identity signal on the whistle. A vessel engaged in towing in fog shall sound a fog signal at intervals of one minute.
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long as __________.
white lights are not used red and green lights are not used the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules
10. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the steering and sailing rules, you should __________.
sound the danger signal sound one prolonged and two short blasts exchange two short blasts exchange one short blast