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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, a towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a(n) __________.

masthead light
all-round light
sidelight
sternlight

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern tow shall display __________.

three masthead lights in a vertical line
a towing light above the sternlight
two towing lights in a vertical line
a red light over a white light at the masthead

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.

avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel
avoid passing astern of the other vessel
sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance
alter course to port for a vessel on her port side

4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel servicing an aid to navigation
A vessel constrained by her draft
A towing vessel with tow, unable to deviate from its course
A vessel engaged in dredging

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound __________.

one blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
three blasts, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
one continuous blast until you are able to see around the bend
one blast, 8 to 10 seconds in duration

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel sounds the same fog signal when underway or at anchor?

A sailing vessel
A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel not under command

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________.

maximum horsepower of your vessel
presence of background lights at night
draft of your vessel
maneuverability of your vessel

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?

A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights but need not exhibit shapes.
A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft.
In situations where a risk of collision exists, a seaplane should always give way.
A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are preparing to cross a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.

not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
initiate an exchange of passing signals
sound the danger signal
hold your course and speed

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored in restricted visibility. You are required to sound the proper fog signal at intervals of not more than __________.

30 seconds
one minute
two minutes
three minutes