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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.

there are no other vessels around
operating in a narrow channel
the Master enters it in the ship's log
necessary to avoid immediate danger

2. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may show three lights in a vertical line, the top and bottom being red and the middle being white?

A vessel engaged in diving operations
A pilot vessel
A vessel trawling
All of the above

3. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?

Neither vessel has the right-of-way.
She has the right-of-way only if she is power-driven.
She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.
She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.

4. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?

The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.
The downbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
The downbound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage.
All of the above

5. INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) __________.

flashing blue light
alternately flashing red and yellow light
flashing yellow light
alternately flashing blue and red light

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A light signal of three flashes means __________.

"I am in doubt as to your actions"
"My engines are full speed astern"
"I desire to overtake you"
"I am operating astern propulsion"

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds followed by the sounding of a gong for five seconds. This signal indicates a vessel __________.

engaged in pair trawling
fishing while making no way through the water
more than 100 meters in length, at anchor
engaged on pilotage duty

8. INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when __________.

they are passing within half a mile of each other
passing agreements have been made by radio
course changes are necessary to pass
doubt exists as to which side the vessels will pass on

9. INLAND ONLY A single vessel being towed alongside shall exhibit __________.

one all-round white light
sidelights, stern light and a special flashing light
only the outboard sidelight and a stern light
a masthead light, sidelights, and a stern light

10. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used with whistle signals?

Use of such a light is required.
The light shall have the same characteristics as a masthead light.
It is only used to supplement short blasts of the whistle.
All of the above