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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.
sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels must keep out of the way of sailing vessels except __________.
in a crossing situation when they are making more speed than the power-driven vessel when the sailing vessel is overtaking on the Inland Waters of the United States
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________.
in sight of one another in fog navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility only if they are showing special purpose lights only if they have operational radar
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is a "vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules?
A vessel mineclearing A vessel engaged in fishing A vessel at anchor A vessel not under command
5. INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.
all-round white light ONLY all-round yellow light ONLY all-round white or yellow light light of any color
6. 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
7. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.
river bank protection conducting submarine operations firefighting law enforcement
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would exhibit sidelights when underway and not making way?
A vessel towing astern A vessel trawling A vessel not under command A vessel engaged in dredging operations
9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?
One short blast on the whistle Four short blasts on the whistle One prolonged blast on the whistle One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle
10. 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