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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?
An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engine A canoe propelled by a small outboard motor A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An anchored vessel on pilotage duty must show which light(s) at night?
A sternlight only Anchor lights only A white light over a red light only A white light over a red light and anchor lights
3. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in sight of one another, passing signals shall be sounded when __________.
meeting or crossing within half a mile of each other meeting within one mile of each other meeting or crossing at any distance crossing within one mile of each other
4. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft. A vessel constrained by her draft shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing. A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
5. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
Such an agreement is prohibited by the Rules. A vessel which has made such an agreement must also sound whistle signals. Whistle signals must still be exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other. If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.
6. 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
7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will show sidelights, a sternlight, and __________.
an all-round red light where it can best be seen two yellow masthead lights in a vertical line two masthead lights in a vertical line a single white light forward
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?
At any time you feel it is appropriate Only when you have reached extremis When you determine that your present course will cross ahead of the other vessel When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a power-driven vessel making way in dense fog. You observe what appears to be another vessel on radar half a mile distant on your port bow and closing. You must __________.
sound the danger signal exchange passing signals sound one prolonged blast sound one short, one prolonged, and one short blast
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A distress signal __________.
consists of 5 or more short blasts of the fog signal apparatus may be used separately or with other distress signals consists of the raising and lowering of a large white flag is used to indicate doubt about another vessel's intentions