1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.

initiate an exchange of passing signals
not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
sound the danger signal
hold your course and speed

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist __________.

whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions
if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change
whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel
if one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal?

Only the stand-on vessel can sound the danger signal.
Radio transmissions may be used in place of the danger signal.
A vessel in doubt as to the other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal.
The danger signal consists of 5 or more prolonged blasts of the whistle.

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation take action to avoid the other vessel?

When a risk of collision exists
When action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent a collision
When the bearing to give-way vessel becomes steady
When the vessels become less than 1/2 mile apart

5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?

Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side.
The vessels are required to exchange signals.
The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.
Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft.

6. 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

7. INLAND ONLY You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is showing an alternating red and yellow light. Which action should you take?

Stand on.
Heave to.
Alter course to assist.
Yield the right-of-way.

8. 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

9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY When vessels are in sight of one another, two short blasts from one of the vessels means __________.

"I am altering my course to starboard"
"I am altering my course to port"
"I intend to change course to starboard"
"I intend to change course to port"

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 60-meter vessel which is trawling is required to show how many white masthead lights at night?

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