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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should __________.

sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
sound three short blasts, and take all way off your vessel
hold your course and speed if he is on your port bow

2. 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

3. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a distress signal?

A continuous sounding of the fog horn
Firing a gun every minute
Five or more short rapid blasts on the whistle
A square flag and ball flown from the mast

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

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 keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
A fishing vessel while underway has the right-of-way over a vessel constrained by her draft.
A vessel not under command shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft.

5. 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

6. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel, when anchored at night, is not required to show anchor lights?

A power-driven vessel
A vessel engaged in survey operations
A vessel engaged on pilotage duty
A vessel engaged in fishing

7. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is towing and carrying the required lights on the masthead. What is the visibility arc of these lights?

112.5°
135.0°
225.0°
360.0°

8. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River) shall exhibit __________.

two masthead lights, sidelights, and sternlight
two masthead lights, sidelights, and two towing lights
sidelights and two towing lights
one masthead light, sidelights, and sternlight

9. INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard. You are doubtful of intention of the crossing vessel. You MUST __________.

stop your vessel, since the other vessel has the right of way
sound the danger signal
contact him on the radiotelephone to make a passing agreement
stop your engines until you have slowed to bare steerageway

10. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others?

A vessel constrained by her draft
A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
A vessel on pilotage duty
A vessel engaged in fishing