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1. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers, must keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel __________.
descending the river with a tow ascending the river with a tow ascending the river without a tow All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.
only anchor in the separation zone cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possible avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic due to her slower speed
3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A towing light is __________.
shown at the bow white in color shown in addition to the sternlight an all-round light
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 200-meter vessel is aground in restricted visibility. Which signal is optional?
A bell signal A gong signal A whistle signal All of the above
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, would NOT be required to show anchor lights?
A power-driven vessel A vessel on pilotage duty A vessel dredging A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a ship of war?
Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mineclearing operations Flashing amber beacon for submarines Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercises
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You may hold your course and speed until __________.
the other vessel takes necessary action the other vessel gets to within half a mile of your vessel action by the give-way vessel alone will not prevent collision the other vessel gets to within a quarter mile of your vessel
8. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
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. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?
Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel Make a large course change to starboard Slow your vessel Back your vessel
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies __________.
in restricted visibility between dusk and dawn in heavy traffic All of the above