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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in certain areas around the world are known as __________.

merchant vessel reporting systems
traffic separation schemes
collision avoidance fairways
restricted maneuverability channels

2. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?

The sounding of the danger signal is optional.
The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.
You should sound two short blasts.
You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?

A vessel not under command
A vessel engaged in fishing
A sailing vessel
A seaplane

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?

Give-way vessel
Stand-on vessel
Either vessel
Neither vessel

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light, according to the Rules, is a __________.

white light
red light
yellow light
blue light

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Additional light signals are provided in the Annexes to the Rules for vessels __________.

not under command
engaged in fishing
engaged in towing
under sail

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.

sound two blasts and change course to the left
sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
sound whistle signals only if you change course
not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying __________.

two balls in a vertical line
two diamonds in a vertical line
a single black ball
no shape is shown during the day

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE of a 30-meter sailing vessel underway?

She must show sidelights and a sternlight in restricted visibility.
She may show an all-round white light at the top of the mast.
She need not show a sternlight if she is showing all-round lights on the mast.
If she is using propelling machinery, she shall show forward a shape consisting of two cones, apexes together.

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts on the whistle. What does this signal indicate?

A vessel towing
A vessel engaged in pilotage duty
A vessel being towed
A vessel aground