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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing where the tow prevents her from changing course shall carry __________.

only the lights for a vessel towing
only the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
the lights for a towing vessel and the lights for a vessel not under command

2. INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when __________.

they are passing within half a mile of each other
passing agreements have been made by radio
course changes are necessary to pass
doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass on

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?

The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel.
A "special circumstance" situation exists.
The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel.
The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way.

4. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry __________.

two masthead lights, sidelights and sternlight
two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights
sidelights and two towing lights
one masthead light, sidelights and sternlight

5. INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light is __________.

in distress
enforcing the law
engaged in public safety activities
restricted in its ability to maneuver

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules require both vessels to change course?

Any time the danger signal is sounded
When two power-driven vessels are crossing and it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on
All of the above

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall __________.

only anchor in the separation zone
avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on a heading at as small an angle as is practical
avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
use the separation zone for navigation through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend, you should answer with a signal of __________.

a short blast
a prolonged blast
one short, one prolonged, and one short blast
a long blast

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals?

All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute.
A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed.
A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal.
A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.

10. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean __________.

"I intend to leave you on my port side"
"I intend to hold course and speed"
"I intend to change course to starboard"
"I request a departure from the rules"