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Robert 201575%

1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme is forbidden to __________.

proceed through an inappropriate traffic lane
engaged in fishing in the separation zone
cross a traffic lane
enter the separation zone, even in a emergency

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog signal of __________.

one prolonged blast every one minute
two prolonged blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged blast every two minutes

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine risk of collision?

Watching the compass bearing of an approaching vessel
Systematic observation of objects detected by radar
Long-range radar scanning
All of the above

4. 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

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include __________.

state of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
maximum attainable speed of your vessel
temperature
aids to navigation that are available

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a partly submerged vessel being towed?

It must show a yellow light at each end.
It will show red lights along its length.
A diamond shape will be carried at the aftermost extremity of the tow.
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a vessel __________.

not under command
restricted in her ability to maneuver
engaged in towing
fishing

8. INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) __________.

flashing yellow light
flashing blue light
alternately flashing blue and red light
alternately flashing red and yellow light

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.

her draft
the nature of her work
some exceptional circumstances
a danger of navigation

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.

"I am in doubt as to your actions"
"My engines are full speed astern"
"I desire to overtake you"
"I am operating astern propulsion"