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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning an overtaking situation is correct?

The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel.
Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.
The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed.
The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the other.

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may at some time be exhibited by a vessel trawling?

Two white lights in a vertical line
A white light over a red light in a vertical line
Two red lights in a vertical line
All of the above

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?

Vessel at anchor
More than two vessels meeting
Speed in fog
Two vessels crossing

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________.

you can stop within your visibility range
the vessel is not subject to vibrations
you are travelling slower than surrounding vessels
you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side, is indicating __________.

danger, stay away
all is clear, it is safe to pass
the vessel is anchored
a distress signal

6. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
She has the right-of-way only if she has a tow.
She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.
She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessels length is her __________.

length between the perpendiculars
length along the waterline
length overall
registered length

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length?

A vessel engaged in fishing
A vessel at anchor
A vessel not under command
A vessel trawling

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In DIAGRAM 5, vessel "A", which is pushing ahead, and vessel "B" are crossing. Which is the stand-on vessel?

Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is to port of vessel "B".
Vessel "A" is the stand-on vessel because she is pushing ahead.
Vessel "B" is the stand-on vessel because she is to starboard of vessel "A".
Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel in this situation.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.

seaplanes
nondisplacement craft
barges
All of the above