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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining the two sidelights and sternlight may be shown on a __________.

10-meter sailing vessel
20-meter vessel engaged in fishing and making way
25-meter power-driven vessel engaged in trolling
25-meter pilot vessel

2. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used for maneuvering signals?

It must be synchronized with the whistle.
It may be white or yellow.
It must be an all-round light.
All of the above

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 50-meter vessel is towing astern and the length of the tow is 100 meters. In addition to sidelights, which lights may she show to fully comply with the Rules?

Two masthead lights forward, a sternlight, and a towing light above the sternlight
A masthead light forward, two masthead lights aft, a sternlight, and a towing light above the sternlight
No masthead light forward, two masthead lights aft, a sternlight, and a towing light above the sternlight
Three masthead lights forward, one masthead light aft, and two towing lights in a vertical line at the stern

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

Whether or not all of the vessel's control equipment is in working order
The vessel's draft in relation to the available depth of water
Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
Whether or not the vessel is the give-way vessel in a meeting situation

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking situation is correct?

The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel.
Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.
The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed.
The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights required by the Rules must be shown __________.

from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
at all times
ONLY from sunset to sunrise
whenever a look-out is posted

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By night, you sight the lights of a vessel engaged in underwater operations. If an obstruction exists on the port side of the vessel, it will be marked by __________.

a floodlight
two red lights in a vertical line
a single red light
any visible lights

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

restricted in her ability to maneuver
not under command
engaged in mineclearing operations
constrained by her draft

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must __________.

slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution
sound three short blasts and back your engines
stop your engines and navigate with caution
continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sighted

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of vessels required to show two anchor lights?

40 meters
50 meters
60 meters
70 meters