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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the regular anchor signals, you will be sounding __________.
three strokes of the gong before and after the rapid ringing of the gong a blast on the whistle three strokes of the bell before and after the rapid ringing of the bell no additional signals
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?
A fishing vessel with outlying gear A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery A vessel engaged in diving operations A vessel being towed
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. You should __________.
initiate an exchange of passing signals not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel sound the danger signal hold your course and speed
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway and hear a vessel continuously sounding her fog whistle. This indicates the other vessel __________.
desires to communicate by radio desires a pilot is in distress is aground
5. INLAND ONLY Only law enforcement vessels are permitted to show __________.
two red lights in a vertical line a flashing yellow light an alternately flashing red and yellow light a flashing blue light
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a power-driven vessel less than 12 meters in length may, instead of the normal navigation lights, show sidelights and one __________.
white light yellow light flashing white light flashing yellow light
7. INLAND ONLY A light used to signal passing intentions must be an __________.
alternating red and yellow light alternating white and yellow light all-round white or yellow light all-round white light only
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be __________.
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability using trolling lines power-driven showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). That vessel may be heading __________.
northwest (315°) east (090°) southwest (225°) west (270°)
10. INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary" __________.
must show one white light need not show any lights must show two white lights need show a light only on the approach of another vessel