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1. INLAND ONLY You are proceeding in a channel in inland waters and are meeting an outbound vessel. Your responsibilities include __________.
keeping to that side of the channel which is on your vessel's port side exchanging whistle signals if passing within half a mile stopping your vessel and letting the outbound vessel initiate signals for passing giving the outbound vessel the right of way
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme is forbidden to __________.
proceed through an inappropriate traffic lane engaged in fishing in the separation zone cross a traffic lane enter the separation zone, even in a emergency
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you should __________.
make sure the action is taken in enough time not make any large course changes not make any large speed changes All of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
A sailing vessel Any vessel over 50 meters Any vessel over 100 meters A power-driven vessel over 75 meters
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes to the Rules for vessels __________.
not under command engaged in fishing engaged in towing under sail
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a __________.
white light red light yellow light blue light
7. INLAND 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
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?
A triangular flag above or below a ball The International Code Signal of distress indicated by "JV" A green smoke signal Flames on the vessel as from a burning tar barrel
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted visibility. Which signal is optional?
A whistle signal A gong signal A bell signal All of the above are optional.
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?
Directing the beam of a searchlight at another vessel A smoke signal giving off orange colored smoke A whistle signal of one prolonged and three short blasts International Code Signal "PAN" spoken over theradiotelephone