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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies __________.

in restricted visibility
between dusk and dawn
in heavy traffic
All of the above

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel aground at night is required to show two red lights in a vertical line as well as __________.

not under command lights
restricted in her ability to maneuver lights
anchor lights
sidelights and a sternlight

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for sound signals?

A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment.
Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong.
Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible.
Automatic sounding of the signals is not permitted.

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In addition to her running lights, an underway vessel constrained by her draft may carry in a vertical line __________.

a red light, a white light, and a red light
two red lights
two white lights
three red lights

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit forward and after white masthead lights when making way?

A 75-meter vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A 100-meter sailing vessel
A 150-meter vessel engaged in fishing
A 45-meter vessel engaged in towing

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and sternlight in one combined lantern?

A 10-meter power-driven vessel
A 15-meter vessel propelled by sail and machinery
A 10-meter sailing vessel
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
vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
power-driven vessel approaching on her starboard side
vessel fishing

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel underway may exhibit __________.

a red light over a green light at the masthead
a green light over a red light at the masthead
two white lights in a vertical line at the stern
an all-round white light at the bow

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear another vessel sounding two prolonged blasts every two minutes. This signal indicates a vessel __________.

making way through the water
towing
drifting
anchored

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. She shall reduce speed to __________.

moderate speed
safe speed
half speed
bare steerageway