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1. INLAND ONLY Which is a characteristic of a "special flashing light"?

It is required for all vessels being pushed ahead as part of a composite unit.
It must show through an arc of not less than 180°Nor more than 225°.
It must be of the same character and construction as the masthead light.
All of the above

2. 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

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.

from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
has lost steering and is unable to maneuver

4. 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

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 14 meters in length?

Any means of making an efficient sound signal
A bell only
A whistle only
A bell and a whistle

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast?

When overtaking in restricted visibility
When overtaking in a narrow channel
When overtaking on open waters
When no other vessels are in the immediate area

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A bell is used to sound a fog signal for a __________.

power-driven vessel underway
sailing vessel at anchor
vessel engaged in fishing
vessel not under command

8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which signal is sounded ONLY by a vessel in sight of another?

One short blast on the whistle
Four short blasts on the whistle
One prolonged blast on the whistle
One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?

A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy
A purse seiner hauling her nets
A pilot vessel at anchor
A vessel which has run aground

10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is constrained by her draft and operating in a narrow channel. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You are in doubt as to her intentions. According to Rule 9, you __________.

should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed
must sound one prolonged blast
may sound the danger signal
are required to back down