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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________.

take avoiding action immediately upon determining that risk of collision exists
immediately sound the danger signal, and change course
take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate
hold course and speed until the point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action will best avoid collision

2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel which intends to PASS on the other vessel's port side would sound __________.

one prolonged followed by two short blasts
one short blast
two prolonged followed by two short blasts
two short blasts

3. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.

restricted in her ability to maneuver
not under command
engaged in mineclearing operations
constrained by her draft

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel of 150 meters in length, at anchor?

She may show an all-round white light where it can best be seen.
She must show an all-round white light forward and a second such light aft.
The showing of working lights is optional.
None of the above

5. INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) __________.

all-round white light ONLY
all-round yellow light ONLY
all-round white or yellow light
light of any color

6. 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"

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A vessel transferring provisions while underway
A pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit
A vessel servicing a navigation mark
A vessel launching aircraft

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be hidden by an obstruction shall __________.

sound the danger signal
sound a prolonged blast
take all way off
post a look-out

9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel __________.

engaged in towing
constrained by her draft
under sail
All of the above

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when __________.

her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel
she is using any type of gear, other than lines
she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
she has any fishing gear on board