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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.
do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out do not impair the visibility or distinctive character of the prescribed lights cannot be mistaken for the lights specified elsewhere in the Rules All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a manned vessel being towed at night?
One prolonged followed by one short blast One prolonged followed by three short blasts One prolonged followed by two short blasts Two prolonged blasts
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel __________.
meeting another head-on crossing the course of another overtaking another Any of the above
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel underway in fog making NO way must sound what signal?
One long blast Two prolonged blasts One prolonged blast One prolonged and two short blasts
5. 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
6. INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. This signal indicates that this vessel __________.
desires to overtake your vessel is at anchor is backing her engines is moving from a dock
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________.
vessel being towed power-driven pilot vessel on station underway fishing vessel trawling vessel at anchor warning of her location
8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are in sight of another vessel in a crossing situation, and the other vessel sounds one short blast. You are going to hold course and speed. You should __________.
answer with one short blast answer with two short blasts sound the danger signal sound no whistle signal
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the other side. A vessel on the other side of the bend sounds one prolonged blast. You should __________.
sound passing signals not sound any signal until you sight the other vessel sound a prolonged blast sound the danger signal
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway and pushing a barge ahead, your vessel enters a heavy rain storm. You should sound __________.
a prolonged blast every two minutes two prolonged blasts every two minutes one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes one prolonged and three short blasts every two minutes