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1. 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.

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are in a crossing situation on the high seas as shown in DIAGRAM 14. Vessel "B" sounds one short blast. What is the proper action for vessel "A" to take?

Answer with one blast and hold course and speed
Hold course and speed
Answer with one blast and keep clear of vessel "B"
Sound danger signal

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. The power-driven vessel is required to __________.

maintain course and speed
keep clear
sound one blast and turn to starboard
stop her engines

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In order for a stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel __________.

is restricted in her ability to maneuver
has sounded the danger signal
is not taking appropriate action
has not changed course since risk of collision was determined

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel is underway in fog but stopped and making no way through the water. What is the required fog signal?

One prolonged blast at not more than one-minute intervals
Two prolonged blasts at not more than one-minute intervals
One prolonged blast at not more than two-minute intervals
Two prolonged blasts at not more than two-minute intervals

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?

A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow
A sailing vessel towing a small vessel astern
A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in dredging

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel must __________.

abandon ship
assist in taking whatever action is necessary to avoid collision
hold course and speed
sound a distress signal

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What describes a head-on situation?

Seeing one red light of a vessel directly ahead
Seeing two forward white towing lights in a vertical line on a towing vessel directly ahead
Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly off your starboard beam
Seeing both sidelights of a vessel directly ahead

9. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.

two masthead lights, sidelights and sternlight
two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights
sidelights and two towing lights
one masthead light, sidelights and sternlight

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel does NOT sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?

A vessel dredging
A vessel being towed
A vessel engaged in fishing
A sailing vessel