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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.

only anchor in the separation zone
avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on a heading at as small an angle as is practical
avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
use the separation zone for navigation through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must sound her fog signal at intervals not to exceed one minute?

A power-driven vessel underway, not making way
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel engaged in fishing, at anchor
A vessel aground

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command making way at night would show __________.

two all-round red lights in a vertical line
anchor lights and sidelights
two all-round white lights in a vertical line, sidelights and a sternlight
two all-round red lights in a vertical line, sidelights, and a sternlight

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is ____________ .

shown below the sternlight
white in color
displayed at the masthead
a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern light

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying __________.

two balls in a vertical line
two diamonds in a vertical line
a single black ball
no shape is shown during the day

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light __________.

flashes at regular intervals of 50-70 flashes per minute
is yellow in color
shows an unbroken light over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180°Nor more than 225°
All of the above

7. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is showing an alternating red and yellow light. Which action should you take?

Stand on.
Heave to.
Alter course to assist.
Yield the right-of-way.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Signals required for vessels aground include __________.

by night, the anchor lights for a vessel of her length, and three red lights in a vertical line
a short, a prolonged, and a short blast
by day, three black balls in a vertical line
All of the above

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing a barge astern would show, at the stern __________.

only a sternlight
a towing light above the sternlight
two towing lights in a vertical line
two white lights in a vertical line

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

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.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A fishing vessel while underway has the right-of-way over a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.