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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel anchored in fog may warn an approaching vessel by sounding __________.
the whistle continuously one short, one prolonged, and one short blast of the whistle five or more short and rapid blasts of the whistle three distinct strokes on the bell before and after sounding the anchor signal
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?
The term only applies to vessels in narrow channels. She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth and width of navigable water. She is designated as a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver". The vessel must be over 100 meters in length.
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights cannot be mistaken for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules All of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may carry her sidelights and sternlight in a combined lantern on the mast?
An 18-meter sailing vessel A 10-meter sailing vessel also being propelled by machinery A 25-meter sailing vessel All of the above
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Dayshapes MUST be shown __________.
during daylight hours during daylight hours except in restricted visibility ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily between sunset and sunrise
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel not under command A vessel constrained by her draft A vessel underway in fog A vessel towing unable to deviate from her course
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall __________.
avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel not overtake any vessels within the channel keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side anchor only in the middle of the channel
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.
"I am in doubt as to your actions" "My engines are full speed astern" "I desire to overtake you" "I am operating astern propulsion"
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
initiate an exchange of passing signals not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound the danger signal hold your course and speed
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing astern in an operation which severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, when making way, show __________.
the masthead lights for a towing vessel the lights for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver sidelights, sternlight and towing light All of the above