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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is considered to be "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules if she is __________.

at anchor
mineclearing
engaged in fishing
engaged in towing

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of situation?

Meeting
Overtaking
Crossing
Passing

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on a power-driven vessel __________.

less than 20 meters in length
less than 12 meters in length
which has separate sidelights carried on the outboard extremes of the vessel's breadth
engaged in fishing

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may exist __________.

if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change
even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close range
if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time
All of the above

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?

Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel
Make a large course change to starboard
Slow your vessel
Back your vessel

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show a towing light above the sternlight?

A vessel pushing three barges ahead
A vessel towing alongside
A vessel with a 150-meter tow astern
None of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when __________.

her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
she is using any type of gear, other than lines
she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
she has any fishing gear on board

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall __________.

if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid crossing ahead of the other
change course to port to keep out of the way
reduce her speed
All of the above

9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel constrained by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.
A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________.

one black ball
two black balls
one red ball
two orange and white balls