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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing where the tow prevents her from changing course shall carry __________.

only the lights for a vessel towing
only the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under command

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What lights are required for a single barge being towed alongside?

Sidelights and a stern light
Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light
Sidelights and a special flashing light
Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a __________.

black diamond
black cone
black ball
basket

4. 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

5. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

Seaplane
Restricted visibility
Underway
Vessel constrained by her draft

6. INLAND ONLY What is not contained in the Inland Navigation Rules?

An inconspicuous, partly submerged object
Lights on pipelines
A vessel constrained by her draft
An air-cushion vessel

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________.

northwest (315°)
north (000°)
southeast (135°)
southwest (225°)

8. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel on her starboard side. Your first whistle signal should be __________.

one short blast
two short blasts
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessels shall turn off their sidelights?

All vessels that are not under command
All fishing vessels that are not making way
All sailing vessels which are becalmed
All vessels engaged in underwater operations

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). That vessel may be heading __________.

northwest (315°)
east (090°)
southwest (225°)
west (270°)