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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What whistle signal, if any, would be sounded when two vessels are meeting, but will pass clear starboard to starboard?
One short blast Two short blasts Five or more short blasts No signal is required.
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________.
a "special circumstance" vessel not covered under any category a sail vessel a power-driven vessel
3. 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.
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
Vessel engaged in fishing Vessel not making way Vessel sailing Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
alternating red and yellow light alternating white and yellow light all-round white or yellow light all-round white light only
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be __________.
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability using trolling lines power-driven showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is NOT making way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?
Your vessel is obligated to stay out of the way. The other vessel must give way, since your vessel is stopped. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel not under command. You should be showing the lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A partially submerged object towed by a vessel must show during the day one __________.
diamond shape when the length of the tow is 200 meters or less diamond shape when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length black ball black ball only when the length of the tow exceeds 200 meters in length
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning lights and shapes for towing vessels?
If a tow exceeds 200 meters in length, the towing vessel will display a black ball during daylight. When towing astern, a vessel will carry her identification lights at the masthead in addition to her regular masthead light. When towing astern, the towing vessel may show either a sternlight or a towing light, but not both. If the towing vessel is over 50 meters in length, she must carry forward and after masthead lights.
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, which lights are required to be shown by a dredge on the side of the dredge which another vessel may pass?
One red light Two red lights One white light Two green lights