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1. INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities must __________.
be on top of the mast or highest structure of the vessel not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lights be as far forward as possible not be visible more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam
2. INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which case would an overtaking vessel sound a whistle signal of two prolonged followed by one short blast?
When overtaking in restricted visibility When overtaking in a narrow channel When overtaking on open waters When no other vessels are in the immediate area
3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT allowed to show the all-round red over green lights on the mast if __________.
she is showing sidelights her sidelights are combined and shown on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel she is showing a sternlight her sidelights and sternlight are combined in one lantern and shown on the mast
4. 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
5. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Your vessel is constrained by her draft and operating in a narrow channel. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You are in doubt as to her intentions. According to Rule 9, you __________.
should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed must sound one prolonged blast may sound the danger signal are required to back down
6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.
you do so to avoid immediate danger no vessels are visible on radar you are in a close quarters situation out of sight of land
7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________.
begin a radar plot stop your engines take all way off, if necessary All of the above
8. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over __________.
vessels ascending the river vessels descending the river all vessels ascending and descending the river None of the above
9. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a distress signal?
Red flares or red rockets Continuous sounding of fog signalling apparatus International Code Flags "November" and "Charlie" Basket hanging in the rigging
10. 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