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1. INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, during the day she may show __________.
three balls in a vertical line a cylinder two diamonds in a vertical line two cones, apexes together
2. 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
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you observe a vessel ahead show three flashes of a white light. This signal indicates that the vessel ahead is __________.
in distress approaching a bend in the channel operating astern propulsion intending to overtake another vessel
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a meeting situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Stand-on vessel Give-way vessel Either vessel Neither vessel
5. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are in a starboard to starboard meeting situation and will pass well clear approximately 1/4 mile apart. Which action should each vessel take?
Sound a one blast whistle signal and turn to starboard. Maintain course and sound no signal. Sound a two blast whistle signal and maintain course. Sound a three blast whistle signal and turn to port.
6. 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.
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Either vessel in a meeting situation The give-way vessel in a crossing situation A vessel at anchor All of the above
8. INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel __________.
intends to hold course and speed is changing course to starboard is changing course to port intends to leave the other on her port side
9. INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) __________.
flashing blue light alternately flashing red and yellow light flashing yellow light alternately flashing blue and red light
10. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes __________.
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary the water surrounding any islands of the United States the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore any lakes within state boundaries