| BK |
NBR |
ANS |
QUESTION |
CHOICE A |
CHOICE B |
CHOICE C |
CHOICE D |
| 1 |
1 |
C |
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 and you doubt whether your vessel will pass
safely. Which statement is TRUE? |
You must stop your vessel, since
the other vessel is the stand-on. |
You must sound one short blast
of the whistle and turn to starboard. |
You must sound the danger
signal. |
You must stop your engines and
you may sound the danger signal. |
| 1 |
2 |
B |
INLAND ONLY What is the required
whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth? |
One short blast |
One prolonged blast |
Two short blasts |
Two prolonged blasts |
| 1 |
3 |
B |
INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel,
you are underway on vessel "A" and desire to overtake vessel
"B". After you sound two
short blasts on your whistle, vessel "B" sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should __________. |
pass with caution on the port
side of vessel "B" |
hold your relative position, and
then sound another signal after the
situation has stabilized |
answer the five short blast
signal then stop your vessel until the other vessel initiates a signal |
slow or stop and expect radical
maneuvers from "B" |
| 1 |
5 |
A |
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a
power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your
starboard side. You may __________. |
attempt to contact her on the
radiotelephone to arrange for the passage |
proceed to overtake her without
sounding whistle signals |
sound five short blasts |
All of the above |
| 1 |
6 |
B |
INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying
a flashing blue light is __________. |
transferring dangerous cargo |
a law enforcement vessel |
a work boat |
engaged in a race |
| 1 |
8 |
A |
INLAND ONLY If you were coming
up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on
the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound? |
One short blast |
One prolonged blast |
Two short blasts |
Two prolonged blasts |
| 1 |
9 |
B |
INLAND ONLY Which statement is
TRUE concerning narrow channels? |
You should keep to that side of
the channel which is on your port side. |
You should avoid anchoring in a
narrow channel. |
A vessel having a following
current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are
meeting. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
10 |
D |
INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT
defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? |
Seaplane |
Restricted visibility |
Underway |
Vessel constrained by her draft |
| 1 |
14 |
C |
INLAND ONLY You have made your
vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What
whistle signal should you sound? |
One prolonged and two short
blasts |
Three long blasts |
One prolonged blast |
Five or more short rapid blasts |
| 1 |
15 |
C |
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland
Navigation Rules, what is the meaning
of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel? |
"I am turning to
starboard." |
"I am turning to
port." |
"I intend to leave you on
my starboard side." |
"I intend to leave you on
my port side." |
| 1 |
20 |
B |
INLAND ONLY Your vessel is
proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the
channel. Another vessel is crossing
your bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE? |
The sounding of the danger
signal is optional. |
The sounding of the danger
signal is mandatory. |
You should sound two short
blasts. |
You should sound one prolonged
and two short blasts. |
| 1 |
21 |
D |
INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel
in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel __________. |
intends to hold course and speed |
is changing course to starboard |
is changing course to port |
intends to leave the other on
her port side |
| 1 |
30 |
C |
INLAND ONLY Which signal must a
power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing
out of a berth with another vessel in sight? |
2 short blasts |
1 blast |
3 short blasts |
4 blasts |
| 1 |
36 |
D |
INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel
is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules? |
An inconspicuous, partly
submerged vessel |
A seaplane |
An air-cushion vessel |
A vessel constrained by her
draft |
| 1 |
43 |
B |
INLAND ONLY You are meeting
another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short
blasts. What should be your next action? |
Pass on the other vessel's
starboard side. |
Sound the danger signal. |
Pass astern of the other vessel. |
Hold your course and speed. |
| 1 |
48 |
A |
INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog
signal of a vessel 15 meters in length, anchored in a "special anchorage
area" approved by the Secretary? |
The vessel is not required to
sound a fog signal. |
The vessel shall ring a bell for
5 seconds every minute. |
The vessel shall sound one blast
of the foghorn every 2 minutes. |
The vessel shall sound three
blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes. |
| 1 |
51 |
A |
INLAND ONLY Which statement is
TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules? |
They list requirements for
Traffic Separation Schemes. |
They define moderate speed. |
They require communication by
radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
60 |
C |
INLAND ONLY Two vessels are
meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals
__________. |
must be exchanged |
may be exchanged |
must be exchanged if passing
agreements have not been made by radio |
must be exchanged only if course
changes are necessary by either vessel |
| 1 |
89 |
B |
INLAND ONLY Your vessel must
stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port. You do NOT think
she will pass safely. You __________. |
may sound the danger signal |
must sound the danger signal |
should sound one short blast to
indicate that you are holding course and speed |
are required to back down |
| 1 |
97 |
D |
INLAND ONLY Which statement is
TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone? |
Such an agreement is prohibited
by the Rules. |
A vessel which has made such an
agreement must also sound whistle signals. |
Whistle signals must still be
exchanged when passing within half a mile of each other. |
If agreement is reached by
radiotelephone, whistle signals are
optional. |
| 1 |
102 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which of the day-shapes shown must you show when at anchor? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| 1 |
103 |
B |
INLAND ONLY Which light display
would mark the opening in a pipeline where vessels could pass through? |
Three red lights in a vertical
line on each side of the opening |
Two red lights in a vertical
line on each side of the opening |
Three white lights in a vertical
line on each side of the opening |
Two white lights in a vertical
line on each side of the opening |
| 1 |
116 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are on a 30-meter fishing vessel.
Which day shape must you show while engaged in fishing? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| 1 |
118 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are on a vessel engaged in fishing, other than trawling, and have gear
extending more than 150 meters horizontally from the vessel. Which day-shape must you show in the
direction of the outlying gear? |
A |
B |
C |
D |
| 1 |
119 |
C |
INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to
indicate the presence of a partly
submerged object being towed? |
A black cone, apex upward |
Two all-round yellow lights at
each end of the tow |
The beam of a search light from
the towing vessel shown in the
direction of the tow |
All of the above |
| 1 |
128 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND You are on a sailing
vessel. While under sail you decide to
use your engine to assist in propulsion.
Which day signal would you show? |
D |
C |
B |
None of these day signals are
correct. |
| 1 |
130 |
D |
INLAND ONLY Your vessel must
stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from
starboard to port. You do NOT think
she will pass safely. You are required
to __________. |
slow to bare steerageway |
back down |
sound one short blast to
indicate that you are holding course and speed |
sound the danger signal |
| 1 |
138 |
B |
INLAND ONLY A law enforcement
vessel patrolling a marine regatta may show either a flashing blue light or
__________. |
two amber lights in a horizontal
line |
an alternately flashing red and
yellow light |
a high intensity flashing white
light (strobe) |
a fixed green light over a red
flashing light |
| 1 |
219 |
C |
INLAND ONLY You are proceeding
up a channel in Chesapeake Bay and are meeting an outbound vessel. There is no current. You MUST __________. |
keep to that side of the channel
which is on your vessel's port side |
stop your vessel, letting the
outbound vessel sound the signals for meeting and passing |
propose or answer one- or
two-blast whistle signals given by the other vessel if passing within 1/2
mile |
give the outbound vessel the
right-of-way |
| 1 |
4014 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A power-driven vessel underway in fog
making NO way must sound what signal? |
One long blast |
Two prolonged blasts |
One prolonged blast |
One prolonged and two short
blasts |
| 1 |
4015 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A 95-meter vessel aground sounds which fog signal? |
A rapid ringing of a bell for 5
seconds every two minutes |
A whistle signal of one short,
one prolonged, and one short blast |
A prolonged blast of the whistle
at intervals not to exceed one minute |
A rapid ringing of a bell for 5
seconds, preceded and followed by three separate and distinct strokes on the
bell |
| 1 |
4018 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND Which is a distress signal? |
A triangular flag above or below
a ball |
The International Code Signal of
distress indicated by "JV" |
A green smoke signal |
Flames on the vessel as from a
burning tar barrel |
| 1 |
4020 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel must proceed at a safe speed __________. |
in restricted visibility |
in congested waters |
during darkness |
at all times |
| 1 |
4023 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A sailing vessel is overtaking a tug and tow as shown. Which statement is CORRECT? |
The sailing vessel is the
stand-on vessel because it is overtaking. |
The sailing vessel is the
stand-on vessel because it is under sail. |
The tug is the stand-on vessel
because it is being overtaken. |
The tug is the stand-on vessel
because it is towing. |
| 1 |
4024 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The word "vessel", in the Rules, includes __________. |
sailing ships |
nondisplacement craft |
seaplanes |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4025 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A sailing vessel with the wind abaft
the beam is navigating in fog. She
should sound __________. |
three short blasts |
one prolonged blast |
one prolonged and two short
blasts |
two prolonged blasts |
| 1 |
4026 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which is a distress signal? |
Firing of green star shells |
Sounding 5 short blasts on the
whistle |
Answering a one blast whistle
signal with two blasts |
A flaming barrel of oil on deck |
| 1 |
4028 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which
one must keep clear of the other? |
The one with the wind closest
abeam |
The one with the wind closest
astern |
The one to leeward |
The one to windward |
| 1 |
4034 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which
__________. |
from the nature of her work is
unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
through some exceptional
circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules |
due to adverse weather
conditions is unable to maneuver as
required by the rules |
has lost steering and is unable
to maneuver |
| 1 |
4036 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are preparing to cross a narrow channel.
You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the
channel. You should __________. |
not cross the channel if you
might impede the other vessel |
initiate an exchange of passing
signals |
sound the danger signal |
hold your course and speed |
| 1 |
4039 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You see another vessel approaching,
and its compass bearing does not significantly change. This would indicate
that __________. |
you are the stand-on vessel |
risk of collision exists |
a special circumstances
situation exists |
the other vessel is dead in the
water |
| 1 |
4043 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are the watch officer on a
power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from
astern. You should __________. |
slow down |
sound one short blast and change
course to starboard |
sound two short blasts and
change course to port |
hold your course and speed |
| 1 |
4048 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid
collision, she shall NOT, if possible, __________. |
decrease speed |
increase speed |
turn to port for a vessel on her
own port side |
turn to starboard for a vessel
on her own port side |
| 1 |
4049 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your vessel is NOT making way, but is
not in any way disabled. Another
vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE? |
The other vessel must give way
since your vessel is stopped. |
Your vessel is the give-way
vessel in a crossing situation. |
You should be showing the lights
or shapes for a vessel not under command. |
You should be showing the lights
or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
| 1 |
4050 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show
during daylight hours a __________. |
black diamond |
black cone |
black ball |
basket |
| 1 |
4053 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Two vessels meeting in a "head-on" situation are directed by the
Rules to __________. |
alter course to starboard and
pass port to port |
alter course to port and pass
starboard to starboard |
decide on which side the passage
will occur by matching whistle signals |
slow to bare steerageway |
| 1 |
4055 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
When shall the stand-on vessel change
course and speed? |
The stand-on vessel may change
course and speed at any time as it has the right-of-way |
After the give-way vessel sounds
one blast in a crossing situation |
When action by the give-way
vessel alone cannot prevent collision |
When the two vessels become less
than half a mile apart |
| 1 |
4056 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A sailing vessel with the wind abaft
the beam is navigating in restricted visibility. She should sound __________. |
three short blasts |
one prolonged blast |
one prolonged and two short
blasts |
two prolonged blasts |
| 1 |
4058 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account
when determining safe speed? |
The construction of the vessel |
The maneuverability of the
vessel |
The experience of vessel
personnel |
All of the above must be taken
into account. |
| 1 |
4060 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel approaching your vessel from 235° relative is in what type of
situation? |
Meeting |
Overtaking |
Crossing |
Passing |
| 1 |
4066 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The wind is ESE, and a sailing vessel
is steering NW. Which fog signal
should she sound? |
One blast at one-minute
intervals |
One blast at two-minute
intervals |
Two blasts at one-minute
intervals |
One prolonged and two short
blasts at two-minute intervals |
| 1 |
4077 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward
part of the vessel where it can best be seen __________. |
one black ball |
two black balls |
one red ball |
two orange and white balls |
| 1 |
4083 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
All of the following are distress signals EXCEPT __________. |
the continuous sounding of any
fog signal apparatus |
giving five or more short and
rapid blasts of the whistle |
firing a gun at intervals of
about a minute |
a barrel with burning oil in it,
on deck |
| 1 |
4088 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers
__________. |
only to fog |
only to visibility of less than
one-half of a mile |
to visibility where you cannot
see shore |
to any condition where
visibility is restricted |
| 1 |
4090 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when
__________. |
no vessels are in sight visually |
no vessels are visible on radar |
you are in immediate danger |
out of sight of land |
| 1 |
4093 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels? |
A sailing vessel with the wind
forward of the beam on her port side shall keep out of the way of a sailing
vessel with the wind forward of the beam on the starboard side. |
When both vessels have the wind
on the same side, the vessel to leeward shall keep out of the way. |
A sail vessel with the wind
abaft of the beam must keep out of the way of a vessel sailing into the wind. |
None of the above |
| 1 |
4095 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
When underway in a channel, you should keep to the __________. |
middle of the channel |
starboard side of the channel |
port side of the channel |
side of the channel that has the
widest turns |
| 1 |
4099 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
During the day, a dredge will indicate the side on which it is safe to pass
by displaying __________. |
two balls in a vertical line |
two diamonds in a vertical line |
a single black ball |
no shape is shown during the day |
| 1 |
4104 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when __________. |
she can be observed by radar |
she can be observed visually
from the other vessel |
she can be plotted on radar well
enough to determine her heading |
her fog signal can be heard |
| 1 |
4105 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each
other? |
A sailing vessel overtaking
another is the give-way vessel. |
When each is on a different
tack, the vessel on the starboard tack shall keep out of the way. |
A sailing vessel seeing another
to leeward on an undetermined tack shall hold her course. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4106 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What type of vessel or operation is indicated by a vessel showing two cones
with the apexes together? |
Sailing vessel |
Vessel trawling |
Mineclearing |
Dredge |
| 1 |
4107 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A power-driven vessel has on her port side a sailing vessel which is on a
collision course. The power-driven
vessel is to __________. |
maintain course and speed |
keep clear, passing at a safe
distance |
sound one blast and turn to
starboard |
stop her engines |
| 1 |
4112 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel, which is unable to maneuver due to some exceptional circumstance,
shall exhibit __________. |
during the day, three balls in a
vertical line |
during the day, three shapes,
the highest and lowest being balls and
the middle being a diamond |
when making way at night, two
all-round red lights, sidelights, and a stern light |
when making way at night,
masthead lights, sidelights, and a stern light |
| 1 |
4113 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to
attract attention? |
Searchlight beam |
Continuous sounding of a fog
signal apparatus |
Burning barrel |
Orange smoke signal |
| 1 |
4121 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of a __________. |
power-driven vessel |
vessel not under command |
vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver |
vessel engaged in fishing |
| 1 |
4135 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________. |
a "special
circumstance" vessel |
not covered under any category |
a sail vessel |
a power-driven vessel |
| 1 |
4140 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The rule regarding look-outs applies __________. |
in restricted visibility |
between dusk and dawn |
in heavy traffic |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4146 |
A |
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 |
| 1 |
4156 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is "underway" under the Rules of the Road? |
A vessel at anchor with the
engine running |
A vessel with a line led to a
tree onshore |
A vessel drifting with the
engine off |
A vessel aground |
| 1 |
4181 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
According to the Rules, which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability
to maneuver"? |
A vessel servicing a navigation
marker |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel mineclearing |
A vessel dredging |
| 1 |
4187 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In a crossing situation on open waters, a sailing vessel shall keep out of
the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT a __________. |
vessel not under command |
vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver |
power-driven vessel approaching
on her starboard side |
vessel fishing |
| 1 |
4191 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are on watch in the fog. Your vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when
you hear a fog signal ahead of you.
The Rules require you to navigate with caution and, if danger of
collision exists, __________. |
slow to less than 2 knots |
stop your engines |
reduce to bare steerageway |
begin a radar plot |
| 1 |
4202 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are underway in fog when you hear the following signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast in succession. Which of the following would it be? |
A sailing vessel underway with
the wind abaft the beam |
A power-driven vessel underway
and making way through the water |
A vessel at anchor |
A vessel towing |
| 1 |
4207 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your power-driven vessel is underway when you sight a sailing vessel on your
port bow. Which vessel is the
"stand-on" vessel? |
The sailboat, because it is to
port of your vessel |
The sailboat, because it is
under sail |
Your vessel, because it is a
power-driven vessel |
Your vessel, because it is to
starboard of the sailboat |
| 1 |
4209 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement concerning maneuvering in restricted visibility is FALSE? |
A vessel which cannot avoid a
close-quarters situation with a vessel forward of her beam shall reduce her
speed to bare steerageway. |
A vessel which hears a fog
signal forward of her beam shall stop her engines. |
A vessel which hears a fog
signal forward of the beam shall navigate with caution. |
If a vessel determines by radar
that a close-quarters situation is developing, she shall take avoiding action
in ample time. |
| 1 |
4211 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In order for a stand-on vessel to take
action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel __________. |
is restricted in her ability to
maneuver |
has sounded the danger signal |
is not taking appropriate action |
has not changed course since
risk of collision was determined |
| 1 |
4216 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are approaching a narrow channel.
You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the
channel. You should __________. |
initiate an exchange of passing
signals |
not cross the channel if you
might impede the other vessel |
sound the danger signal |
hold your course and speed |
| 1 |
4217 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A man aboard a vessel, signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched
arms to each side, is indicating __________. |
danger, stay away |
all is clear, it is safe to pass |
the vessel is anchored |
a distress signal |
| 1 |
4219 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your 15-meter vessel is crossing a narrow channel and a large cargo vessel to
port is within the channel and crossing your course. You must __________. |
hold course and speed |
sound the danger signal |
initiate an exchange of passing
signals |
do not cross the channel if you
might impede the other vessel |
| 1 |
4228 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Rules to take action in order
to avoid collision? |
When the two vessels are less
than half a mile from each other. |
When the give-way vessel is not
taking appropriate action to avoid collision. |
When collision is imminent. |
The stand-on vessel is never
allowed to take action. |
| 1 |
4229 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are crossing a narrow channel in a 15-meter vessel when you sight a
tankship off your port bow coming up
the channel. Which statement is TRUE? |
Yours is the give-way vessel
because it is less than 30 meters long. |
You shall not impede the safe
passage of the tankship. |
The tankship is the stand-on
vessel because it is to port of your
vessel. |
The tankship is the stand-on
vessel because it is the larger of the
two vessels. |
| 1 |
4248 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What is NOT a distress signal? |
Red flares or red rockets |
Continuous sounding of fog
signaling apparatus |
International Code Flags
"November" and "Charlie" |
Basket hanging in the rigging |
| 1 |
4268 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your vessel is at anchor in fog. The
fog signal of another vessel, apparently underway, has been growing louder
and the danger of collision appears to exist.
In addition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate
your presence? |
No signal other than your fog
signal may be used. |
One prolonged, one short, and
one prolonged whistle blast |
One prolonged followed by two
short whistle blasts |
One short, one prolonged, and
one short whistle blast |
| 1 |
4273 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND Which vessel is NOT classified
as "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel picking up a navigation
mark |
A vessel transferring cargo
while underway |
A vessel whose anchor is fouled |
A vessel in a towing operation
that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course |
| 1 |
4297 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which requirement must be met in order for a stand-on vessel to take action
to avoid collision? |
Risk of collision must exist. |
The give-way vessel must have
taken action first. |
The vessels must be within half
a mile of each other. |
There are no requirements to be
met. The stand-on vessel may take
action anytime. |
| 1 |
4301 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In which situation would risk of collision definitely exist? |
A vessel is 22 degrees on your
port bow, range increasing, bearing
changing slightly to the right. |
A vessel is broad on your
starboard beam, range decreasing, bearing changing rapidly to the right. |
A vessel is 22 degrees abaft
your port beam, range increasing,
bearing is constant. |
A vessel is on your starboard
quarter, range decreasing, bearing is constant. |
| 1 |
4306 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel which can only
navigate inside a narrow channel? |
A vessel of less than 20 meters
in length |
A vessel not under command |
A vessel engaged in surveying |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4314 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In order for a vessel to be "engaged in fishing" she must be
__________. |
underway |
using gear which extends more
than 50 meters outboard |
using a seine of some type |
using gear which restricts her
maneuverability |
| 1 |
4329 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your vessel is 25 meters long and anchored in restricted visibility. You are
required to sound the proper fog
signal at intervals of not more than __________. |
30 seconds |
one minute |
two minutes |
three minutes |
| 1 |
4330 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short
blast of a whistle. This signal
indicates a __________. |
vessel towing in fog |
sailboat underway in fog |
vessel being towed in fog |
vessel anchored in fog |
| 1 |
4332 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You may hold your course and speed until
__________. |
the other vessel takes necessary
action |
the other vessel gets to within
half a mile of your vessel |
action by the give-way vessel
alone will not prevent collision |
the other vessel gets to within
a quarter mile of your vessel |
| 1 |
4334 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In narrow channels, vessels of less
than what length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside that
channel? |
20 meters |
50 meters |
65 meters |
100 meters |
| 1 |
4336 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
While underway and in sight of another
vessel crossing less 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. |
| 1 |
4338 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk
of collision exists. She shall reduce
speed to __________. |
moderate speed |
safe speed |
half speed |
bare steerageway |
| 1 |
4340 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
While underway and making way your vessel enters fog. Which fog signal should you sound every two minutes? |
One prolonged blast |
Two prolonged blasts |
Three short blasts |
A prolonged blast and three
short blasts |
| 1 |
4341 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
On open water, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel
sailing located on the fishing vessel's starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? |
The fishing vessel because it is
to port of the sailing vessel. |
The fishing vessel because it is
fishing. |
The sailing vessel because it is
to starboard of the fishing vessel. |
The sailing vessel because it is
sailing. |
| 1 |
4342 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited __________. |
from sunrise to sunset in
restricted visibility |
at all times |
from sunset to sunrise, and at
no other time |
whenever a look-out is posted |
| 1 |
4343 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Risk of collision may exist __________. |
if the compass bearing of an
approaching vessel does NOT appreciably change |
even when an appreciable bearing
change is evident, particularly when approaching a vessel at close range |
if you observe both sidelights
of a vessel ahead for an extended period of time |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4344 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
"safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________. |
you can stop within your
visibility range |
you can take proper and
effective action to avoid collision |
you are traveling slower than
surrounding vessels |
no wake comes from your vessel |
| 1 |
4353 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take
positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________. |
avoid crossing ahead of the
other vessel |
avoid passing astern of the
other vessel |
sound one prolonged blast to
indicate compliance |
alter course to port for a
vessel on her port side |
| 1 |
4379 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision? |
The stand-on vessel must keep
out of the way of the other vessel when risk of collision exists. |
Risk of collision always exists
when two vessels pass within one mile of each other. |
Risk of collision always exists
when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel changes appreciably. |
Risk of collision may exist when
the compass bearing of an approaching
vessel is changing appreciably. |
| 1 |
4383 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________. |
take avoiding action immediately
upon determining that risk of collision exists |
immediately sound the danger
signal |
take avoiding action only after
providing the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her
action is not appropriate |
hold course and speed until the
point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action
will best avert collision |
| 1 |
4391 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are crossing a narrow channel in a small motorboat. You sight a tankship off your port bow
coming up the channel. Which statement
is TRUE? |
You are the stand-on vessel
because the tankship is to port. |
You cannot impede the safe
passage of the tankship. |
The tankship is the stand-on
vessel because it is to port of your
vessel. |
The tankship is the stand-on
vessel because it is the larger of the
two vessels. |
| 1 |
4398 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A tugboat displaying the day-shape shown __________. |
is at anchor |
is not under command |
has a tow that exceeds 200
meters in length |
has a tow that is carrying
dangerous cargo |
| 1 |
4399 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward? |
A fishing vessel with outlying
gear |
A vessel proceeding under sail
and machinery |
A vessel engaged in diving
operations |
A vessel being towed |
| 1 |
4400 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
When action to avoid a close quarters situation is taken, a course change
alone may be the most effective action provided that __________. |
it is done in a succession of
small course changes |
it is NOT done too early |
it is a large course change |
the course change is to
starboard |
| 1 |
4418 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel
must __________. |
abandon ship |
assist in taking whatever action
is necessary to avoid collision |
hold course and speed |
sound a distress signal |
| 1 |
4429 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Two vessels are meeting head-on. How
must the vessels pass? |
One vessel must alter course
while the other must continue on its
course. |
The vessels should determine
which will alter course by sounding whistle signals. |
Both vessels should alter course
to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Both vessels should alter course
to starboard and pass port to port. |
| 1 |
4433 |
B |
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 |
| 1 |
4434 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is
overtaking a power-driven vessel? |
The power-driven vessel must
keep out of the way of the sailing vessel. |
A "special
circumstance" situation exists. |
The sailing vessel must keep out
of the way of the power- driven vessel. |
The vessel which has the other
vessel to the right must keep out of the way. |
| 1 |
4435 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which procedure(s) shall be used to determine risk of collision? |
Watching the compass bearing of
an approaching vessel |
Systematic observation of
objects detected by radar |
Long-range radar scanning |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4440 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the
Rules of the Road? |
An auxiliary sail vessel, using
her engine |
A canoe being propelled by a
small outboard motor |
A tug powered by a diesel engine |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4442 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate
inside a narrow channel? |
A vessel of less than 20 meters
in length |
A vessel not under command |
A vessel engaged in surveying |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4443 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE in an overtaking situation? |
An overtaking situation exists
when one vessel is approaching another vessel from anywhere abaft the beam. |
It is the duty of the vessel
being overtaken to get out of the way. |
Any later change of bearing
between the two vessels shall not make the overtaking vessel a crossing
vessel. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4444 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape, apex downwards? |
A 10-meter vessel engaged in
fishing |
A 15-meter vessel proceeding
under sail when also being propelled by machinery |
A 20-meter vessel restricted in
her ability to maneuver |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4446 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which is NOT a distress signal? |
A continuous sounding with any
fog signal apparatus |
A signal sent by radiotelephone
consisting of the spoken word "Mayday" |
An International Code Signal of
N.C. |
The firing of green star rockets
or shells |
| 1 |
4449 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In a crossing situation, which vessel
may sound the danger signal? |
Give-way vessel |
Stand-on vessel |
Either vessel |
Neither vessel |
| 1 |
4451 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Every vessel should at all times proceed at a "safe speed". "Safe speed" is defined as that
speed where __________. |
you can stop within your
visibility range |
you can take proper and
effective action to avoid collision |
you are traveling slower than
surrounding vessels |
no wake comes from your vessel |
| 1 |
4454 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In a crossing situation, a stand-on vessel which is forced to take action in
order to avoid collision with a vessel on her own port side shall, if
possible, avoid __________. |
turning to port |
turning to starboard |
decreasing speed |
increasing speed |
| 1 |
4459 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Three short blasts of the whistle means __________. |
"danger" |
"I am in distress" |
the vessel is not under command
(broken down) |
"I am operating astern
propulsion" |
| 1 |
4460 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Of the vessels listed, which must keep out of the way of all the others? |
A sailing vessel |
A vessel restricted in her
ability to maneuver |
A vessel not under command |
A vessel engaged in fishing |
| 1 |
4467 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND Under the Rules, the term
"vessel" includes __________. |
non-self-propelled raft |
seaplanes |
hovercrafts |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4470 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should __________. |
take avoiding action immediately
upon determining that risk of collision exists |
immediately sound the danger
signal, and change course |
take avoiding action only after
giving the give-way vessel time to
take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate |
hold course and speed until the
point of extremis, and then sound the danger signal, taking whatever action
will best avoid collision |
| 1 |
4471 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel towing astern in an operation
which severely restricts the towing vessel
and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course shall, when
making way, show __________. |
the masthead lights for a towing
vessel |
the lights for a vessel
restricted in its ability to maneuver |
sidelights, stern light and
towing light |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4474 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel should normally __________. |
take action to cross ahead of
the other vessel |
take action to pass astern of
the other vessel |
maintain course and speed |
change course and increase speed |
| 1 |
4477 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
There is a provision to depart from
the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________. |
a close-quarters situation |
an overtaking situation |
immediate danger |
Any of the above |
| 1 |
4478 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) __________. |
generally steady bearing and
decreasing range |
generally steady range and
increasing bearing |
increasing range and bearing |
decreasing bearing only |
| 1 |
4479 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another
vessel to avoid collision? |
Five short and rapid blasts of
the whistle |
Three long blasts of the whistle |
Three short and rapid blasts of
the whistle |
One prolonged blast followed by
three short blasts of the whistle |
| 1 |
4480 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A power-driven vessel towing another vessel astern (tow less than 200 meters)
shall show __________. |
a small white light abaft the
funnel |
three masthead lights in a
vertical line instead of either the
forward or after masthead lights |
two masthead lights in a
vertical line instead of either the forward or after masthead lights |
two towing lights in a vertical
line at the stern |
| 1 |
4485 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are underway in reduced visibility.
You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 20° on your starboard
bow. Risk of collision may exist. You should __________. |
alter course to starboard to
pass around the other vessel |
reduce your speed to bare
steerageway |
slow your engines and let the
other vessel pass ahead of you |
alter course to port to pass the
other vessel on its portside |
| 1 |
4486 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What day-shape would a vessel at anchor show during daylight? |
One black ball |
Two black balls |
Three black balls |
No signal |
| 1 |
4493 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are underway in fog and hear one short, one prolonged, and one short
blast in succession. What is the
meaning of this signal? |
A vessel is in distress and
needs assistance. |
A vessel is fishing, hauling
nets. |
A vessel is at anchor, warning
of her position. |
A vessel is towing. |
| 1 |
4497 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision? |
When in sight of another vessel,
any action taken must be accompanied by sound signals. |
The action taken must include
changing the speed of the vessel. |
The action must be positive and
made in ample time. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4498 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In the daytime, you see a large sailing vessel on the beam. You know that she is also propelled by
machinery if she shows __________. |
a basket |
a black ball |
a black cone |
two black cones |
| 1 |
4500 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way
disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE? |
The other vessel must give way
since your vessel is stopped. |
Your vessel is the give-way
vessel in a crossing situation. |
You should be showing the lights
or shapes for a vessel not under command. |
You should be showing the lights
or shapes for a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. |
| 1 |
4510 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are approaching a vessel dredging during the day and see two balls in a
vertical line on the port side of the dredge.
These shapes mean that __________. |
you should pass on the port side
of the dredge |
there is an obstruction on the
port side of the dredge |
the dredge is not under command |
the dredge is moored |
| 1 |
4513 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
By day, you sight a vessel displaying three shapes in a vertical line. The top and bottom shapes are balls, and
the middle shape is a diamond. It could be a __________. |
vessel trolling |
mineclearing vessel |
trawler |
vessel engaged in replenishment
at sea |
| 1 |
4516 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another
vessel? |
Vessel engaged in fishing |
Vessel restricted in her ability
to maneuver |
Sailing vessel |
Vessel towing |
| 1 |
4523 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel is overtaking when she approaches another from more than how many
degrees abaft the beam? |
0.0° |
11.25° |
22.5° |
45.0° |
| 1 |
4525 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Sailing vessels are stand-on over power-driven vessels except __________. |
in a crossing situation |
in a meeting situation |
when they are the overtaking
vessel |
on the inland waters of the U.S. |
| 1 |
4526 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision? |
Risk of collision never exists
if the compass bearing of the other vessel is changing. |
Proper use shall be made of
radar equipment to determine risk of collision. |
Risk of collision must be
determined before any action can be
taken by a vessel. |
Risk of collision exists if the
vessels will pass within half a mile of each other. |
| 1 |
4533 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND In which situation do the Rules
require both vessels to change course? |
Two power-driven vessels meeting
head-on |
Two power-driven vessels
crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel
is not taking appropriate action |
Two sailing vessels crossing
with the wind on the same side |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4536 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
If a sailing vessel with the wind on the port side sees a sailing vessel to
windward and cannot tell whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or
starboard side, she shall __________. |
hold course and speed |
sound the danger signal |
keep out of the way of the other
vessel |
turn to port and come into the
wind |
| 1 |
4537 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Vessel "A" is on course 000°T.
Vessel "B" is on a course such that she is involved in a
head-on situation and is bearing 355°T, 2 miles away from vessel "A". To ensure a safe passing, vessel
"A" should __________. |
maintain course |
alter course to port |
alter course to ensure a
starboard to starboard passing |
maneuver to ensure a port to
port passing |
| 1 |
4538 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What is a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? |
A vessel not under command |
A vessel constrained by her
draft |
A vessel underway in fog |
A vessel towing unable to
deviate from her course |
| 1 |
4539 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
All of the following are distress signals under the Rules EXCEPT __________. |
a green star signal |
orange-colored smoke |
red flares |
the repeated raising and
lowering of outstretched arms |
| 1 |
4541 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Rules state that vessels may depart from 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 |
| 1 |
4544 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is approximately half a mile distant
and is presently on your starboard bow.
You believe she will cross ahead of you. She then sounds a whistle signal of five
short blasts. You should __________. |
answer the signal and hold
course and speed |
reduce speed slightly to make
sure she will have room to pass |
make a large course change,
accompanied by the appropriate whistle
signal, and slow down if necessary |
wait for another whistle signal
from the other vessel |
| 1 |
4545 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND You are approaching another
vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume
__________. |
there is risk of collision |
you are the give way vessel |
the other vessel is also in
doubt |
All of the above are correct. |
| 1 |
4548 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for sound signals? |
A vessel of less than 12 meters
in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Any vessel over 12 meters in
length must be provided with a gong. |
Manual sounding of the bell and
gong must always be possible. |
Automatic sounding of the
signals is not permitted. |
| 1 |
4551 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Rules state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her
duty to keep clear when __________. |
she is forward of the other
vessel's beam |
the overtaking situation becomes
a crossing situation |
she is past and clear of the
other vessel |
the other vessel is no longer in
sight |
| 1 |
4556 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Day-shapes MUST be shown __________. |
during daylight hours |
during daylight hours except in
restricted visibility |
ONLY between 8 AM and 4 PM daily |
between sunset and sunrise |
| 1 |
4568 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules? |
A vessel made fast to a single
point mooring buoy |
A purse seiner hauling her nets |
A pilot vessel at anchor |
A vessel which has run aground |
| 1 |
4592 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A proper look-out shall be maintained
__________. |
only at night |
only during restricted
visibility |
at night and during restricted
visibility |
at all times |
| 1 |
4594 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when
determining safe speed. Those factors include __________. |
state of wind, sea, and current,
and the proximity of navigational hazards |
maximum attainable speed of your
vessel |
temperature |
aids to navigation that are
available |
| 1 |
4606 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A power driven vessel when towing and the length of the tow exceeds 200
meters shall exhibit during daylight hours where they can best be seen which
of the following shapes? |
a diamond shape |
two cones, apexes together |
a black ball |
one cone, apex upward |
| 1 |
4609 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken
into account EXCEPT the __________. |
maximum horsepower of your
vessel |
presence of background lights at
night |
draft of your vessel |
maneuverability of your vessel |
| 1 |
4610 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the
Rules? |
Cross ahead of the stand-on
vessel |
Make a large course change to
starboard |
Slow your vessel |
Back your vessel |
| 1 |
4617 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall __________. |
avoid crossing the channel at
right angles |
not overtake any vessels within
the channel |
keep as near as safe and
practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side |
when nearing a bend in the
channel, sound a long blast of the whistle |
| 1 |
4619 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is NOT to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate
safely within a narrow channel? |
Any vessel less than 20 meters
in length |
Any sailing vessel |
A vessel engaged in fishing |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4621 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The steering and sailing rules for
vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________. |
in sight of one another in fog |
navigating in or near an area of
restricted visibility |
only if they are showing special
purpose lights |
only if they have operational
radar |
| 1 |
4622 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Navigation Rules state that a vessel shall be operated at a safe speed at
all times so that she can be stopped
within __________. |
the distance of visibility |
1/2 the distance of visibility |
a distance appropriate to the
existing circumstances and conditions |
the distance that it would
require for the propeller to go from
full ahead to full astern |
| 1 |
4625 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What must be TRUE in order for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid
collision by her maneuver alone? |
She must be in sight of the
give-way vessel. |
There must be risk of collision. |
She must determine that the
give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4630 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND You hear the fog signal of
another vessel forward of your beam.
Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________. |
reduce speed to bare steerageway |
stop your engines |
begin a radar plot |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4636 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel sailing shall keep out of the way of all of the following vessels
except a vessel __________. |
not under command |
engaged on pilotage duty |
restricted in her ability to
maneuver |
engaged in fishing |
| 1 |
4638 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A power-driven vessel is underway and fishing with trolling lines. This vessel __________. |
must keep out of the way of
sailing vessels |
must sound a one prolonged, two
short blasts signal in restricted visibility |
is the stand-on vessel when
overtaking power-driven vessels |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4651 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT
in sight of one another? |
The vessel which has the other
on her own starboard side |
The vessel which has the other
on her own port side |
The one which hears the other's
fog signal first |
Neither vessel is the stand-on
vessel. |
| 1 |
4654 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________. |
under sail |
restricted in her ability to
maneuver |
crossing a channel |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4662 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Vessel "A" (towing) and vessel
"B" are meeting as shown.
In this situation, which statement is TRUE? |
Both vessels should alter course
to starboard and pass port to port. |
Both vessels should alter course
to port and pass starboard to starboard. |
Vessel "A" should hold
course while vessel "B" alters course to starboard. |
Vessel "A" is the
stand-on in this situation. |
| 1 |
4663 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell & gong signals? |
A vessel of less than 12 meters
in length need not have any sound signaling equipment. |
Manual sounding of the signals
must always be possible. |
Any vessel over 12 meters in
length must be provided with a gong. |
Signals must be able to be
sounded manually and automatically. |
| 1 |
4664 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are approaching a narrow channel.
You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the
channel. You MUST __________. |
hold your course and speed |
sound the danger signal |
not cross the channel if you
might impede the other vessel |
initiate an exchange of passing
signals |
| 1 |
4665 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10
meters in length? |
Any means of making an efficient
sound signal |
A bell only |
A whistle only |
A bell and a whistle |
| 1 |
4666 |
D |
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 |
A power driven vessel over 75
meters |
Any vessel over 100 meters |
| 1 |
4667 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
While underway and in sight of another
vessel, less than one half mile away, you put your engines on astern
propulsion. Which statement concerning
whistle signals is TRUE? |
You need not sound any whistle
signals. |
You must sound one blast if
backing to starboard. |
You must sound whistle signals
only if the vessels are meeting. |
You must sound three short
blasts on the whistle. |
| 1 |
4668 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown. Vessel "A" sounds three short
blasts on the whistle. This signal
means that vessel "A" __________. |
intends to hold course and speed |
is uncertain about the actions
of "B" |
proposes to cross ahead of the
other vessel |
is backing engines |
| 1 |
4670 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to
maneuver"? |
Whether or not all of the
vessel's control equipment is in
working order |
The vessel's draft in relation
to the available depth of water |
Whether the nature of the
vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules |
Whether or not the vessel is the
give-way vessel in a meeting situation |
| 1 |
4672 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Which statement is TRUE concerning the danger signal? |
Only the stand-on vessel can
sound the danger signal. |
Radio transmissions may be used
in place of the danger signal. |
A vessel in doubt as to the
other vessel's intentions must sound the danger signal. |
The danger signal consists of 5
or more prolonged blasts of the whistle. |
| 1 |
4673 |
D |
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 |
| 1 |
4674 |
A |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"? |
A vessel that you can see from
the bridge |
A radar target of which you have
determined the course and speed |
A vessel from which you can hear
the fog signal |
All of the above |
| 1 |
4675 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
In a meeting situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal? |
Stand-on vessel |
Give-way vessel |
Either vessel |
Neither vessel |
| 1 |
4676 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
You are underway in a narrow channel and are being overtaken by a vessel
astern. The overtaking vessel sounds a
signal indicating her intention to
pass you on your starboard side. If
such an action appears dangerous, you should sound __________. |
one prolonged followed by one
short blast |
one prolonged, one short, one
prolonged, and one short blast in that order |
five short and rapid blasts |
three short and rapid blasts |
| 1 |
4680 |
C |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND Day-shapes must be displayed
__________. |
between sunset and sunrise |
only between 8 AM and 4 PM |
during daylight hours in any
visibility |
during daylight hours in
unrestricted visibility only |
| 1 |
4832 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when she __________. |
can be observed by radar |
has determined that risk of
collision exists |
is sounding a fog signal which
can be heard on the other vessel |
can be observed visually from
the other vessel |
| 1 |
4848 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when
determining safe speed. One of the
factors is the __________. |
radio communications that are
available |
maximum speed of your vessel |
temperature |
current |
| 1 |
4849 |
D |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
"safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________. |
you can stop within your
visibility range |
the vessel is not subject to
vibrations |
you are traveling slower than
surrounding vessels |
you can take proper and
effective action to avoid collision |
| 1 |
4855 |
B |
BOTH INTERNATIONAL &
INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may
slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to __________. |
create a crossing situation |
allow more time to assess the
situation |
attract the attention of another
vessel |
All of the above |