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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________.
take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists immediately sound the danger signal, and change course take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avoid collision
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound __________.
one prolonged followed by two short blasts one short blast two prolonged followed by two short blasts two short blasts
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.
restricted in her ability to maneuver not under command engaged in mineclearing operations constrained by her draft
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?
She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen. She must show an all-round white light forward and a second such light aft. The showing of working lights is optional. None of the above
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 When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean __________.
"I intend to leave you on my port side" "I intend to hold course and speed" "I intend to change course to starboard" "I request a departure from the rules"
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
A vessel transferring provisions while underway A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit A vessel servicing a navigation mark A vessel launching aircraft
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall __________.
sound the danger signal sound a prolonged blast take all way off post a look-out
9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.
engaged in towing constrained by her draft under sail All of the above
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when __________.
her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel she is using any type of gear, other than lines she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability she has any fishing gear on board