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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a vessel is engaged in fishing according to the definitions in the Rules, it will have __________.
gear extending from the side or stern gear that restricts maneuverability less than 50 percent trolling lines None of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate inside a narrow channel?
A vessel of less than 20 meters in length A vessel not under command A vessel engaged in surveying All of the above
3. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I am turning to starboard." "I am turning to port." "I intend to leave you on my starboard side." "I intend to leave you on my port side."
4. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in __________.
river bank protection conducting submarine operations firefighting law enforcement
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and __________.
one sidelight and the masthead light are visible the vessels will pass closer than half a mile both vessels sound one prolonged blast both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should __________.
keep to the starboard side of the channel and sound one short blast sound the danger signal sound one prolonged blast slow your vessel to bare steerageway
7. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE of a power-driven vessel proceeding downbound with the current, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
She shall not impede the upbound vessel. She shall pass on the port side of the other. She shall propose the manner of passage. All of the above
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel __________.
with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not making way against the current with propelling machinery in use travelling at a speed greater than that of the current
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is required of a vessel navigating near an area of restricted visibility?
A power-driven vessel shall have her engines ready for immediate maneuver. She must sound appropriate sound signals. If she detects another vessel by radar, she shall determine if risk of collision exists. All of the above
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway but stopped and making no way through the water when fog sets in. Which fog signal should you sound?
One prolonged blast on the whistle One prolonged blast and two short blasts on the whistle Two prolonged blasts on the whistle One short, one prolonged, and one short blast on the whistle