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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When taking action to avoid collision, you should __________.
make sure the action is taken in enough time not make any large course changes not make any large speed changes All of the above
2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.
from the nature of her work is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules by taking action contrary to the rules has created a special circumstance situation is moored, aground or anchored in a fairway
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is ____________ .
shown below the sternlight white in color displayed at the masthead a yellow light having the same characteristics as the stern light
4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing in the narrow channel. Which statement is TRUE?
Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side. The vessels are required to exchange signals. The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel. Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft.
5. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in restricted visibility, you might hear, at intervals of two minutes, any of the following fog signals EXCEPT __________.
one prolonged blast two prolonged blasts one prolonged and two short blasts ringing of a bell for five seconds
6. INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another vessel more than .5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?
You must sound three short blasts on the whistle. You must sound one blast if backing to starboard. You must sound whistle signals only if the vessels are meeting. You need not sound any whistle signals.
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must have a gong, or other equipment which will make the sound of a gong?
A sailing vessel Any vessel over 50 meters Any vessel over 100 meters A power-driven vessel over 75 meters
8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall NOT show her sidelights?
A fishing vessel that is not making way A sailing vessel which is becalmed A vessel engaged in underwater operations A vessel that is not under command making way
9. 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
10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels of less than what length may not impede the passage of other vessels which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?
10 meters 20 meters 30 meters 40 meters