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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog you hear a signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. This signal is made by a vessel __________.

at anchor and giving warning
aground
at anchor and greater than 100 meters in length
not under command and at anchor

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel towing in fog shall sound a fog signal of __________.

one prolonged blast every one minute
two prolonged blasts every two minutes
one prolonged and two short blasts every two minutes
one prolonged blast every two minutes

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed __________.

in restricted visibility
in congested waters
during darkness
at all times

4. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.

power-driven
showing lights or shapes for a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver
using nets
using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability

5. 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

6. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

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.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should __________.

sound two blasts and change course to the left
sound whistle signals only if you change course
sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted

8. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are heading due east (090°) and observe a vessel's red sidelight on your port beam. The vessel may be heading __________.

northwest (315°)
southeast (135°)
northeast (045°)
southwest (225°)

9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Continuous sounding of a fog whistle by a vessel is a signal __________.

that the vessel is anchored
to request the draw span of a bridge to be opened
of distress
that the vessel is broken down and drifting

10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?

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.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.