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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a __________.

vessel not under command
vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
power-driven vessel approaching on her starboard side
vessel fishing

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass by displaying __________.

two balls in a vertical line
two diamonds in a vertical line
a single black ball
no shape is shown during the day

3. INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts. What should be your next action?

Pass on the other vessel's starboard side.
Sound the danger signal.
Pass astern of the other vessel.
Hold your course and speed.

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When towing more than one barge astern at night __________.

only the last barge on the tow must be lighted
only the first and the last barges in the tow must be lighted
each barge in the tow must be lighted
only manned barges must be lighted

5. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
She has the right-of-way only if she has a tow.
She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.
She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights in a vertical line. The vessel may be __________.

not under command
towing a tow more than 200 meters astern
trawling
underway and dredging

7. INTERNATIONAL ONLY What characteristic must a light used to indicate passing intentions have?

It must be an alternating red and yellow light.
It must be an all-round white light.
It must be an all-round yellow light.
It must be an all-round blue light.

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed?

The construction of the vessel
The maneuverability of the vessel
The experience of vessel personnel
All of the above must be taken into account.

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would mean the presence of a __________.

vessel being towed
fishing vessel trawling
vessel at anchor warning of her location
power-driven pilot vessel on station underway

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. What does this signal indicate?

A vessel towing
A vessel being towed
A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty
A vessel aground