Rules of the Road L2

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 the channel?

20 meters

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

At all times

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies _______________________.

At all times

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to ________________________.

Avoid collision; allow more time to assess the situation; or pass at a safe distance

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", the maximum horsepower of your vessel must be taken into account. TRUE of FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: "safe speed" is defined as that speed where no wake comes from your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: "safe speed" is defined as that speed where you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only at night and during restricted visibility. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only during restricted visibility. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall anchor only in the middle of the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall not overtake any vessels within the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel engaged in surveying is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel not under command is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall avoid crossing the channel at right angles. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall not overtake any vessels within the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel when nearing a bend in the channel shall sound a long blast of the whistle.

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: According to the rules, any action taken to avoid a collision must include changing the vessel's speed. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining "safe speed," you must take into account the maximum horsepower of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid a collision must be accompanied by sound signals. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume the other vessel is also in doubt. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume you are the give way vessel. TRUE or FALSE

FALSE

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You MAY sound the danger signal.

FALSE

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You are required to back down. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You should sound one short blast to show that you are holding course and speed.

FALSE

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only at night. TRUE or FALSE?

FALSE

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is directed by the Rules to avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel while operating in a narrow channel or fairway?

Fishing Vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) ________________.

Generally steady bearing and decreasing range

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies _________________.

In restricted Visibility; between dusk and dawn; and in heavy traffic

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________.

Keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side

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

Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must _____________.

Not result in another close quarters situation

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT _________________.

Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane

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

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel equipped with operational radar must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel equipped with operational radar must use their radar to obtain early warning of risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The maneuverability of a vessel is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. According to the Rules you CANNOT impede the safe passage of the tankship. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained at all times. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel of less than 20 meters in length is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel when nearing a bend in the channel shall keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side. TRUE or FALSE?

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining "safe speed," you must take into account the draft of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining "safe speed," you must take into account the maneuverability of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining "safe speed," you must take into account the presence of background lights at night. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules require that any action taken to avoid collision must be positive and made in ample time. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

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. TRUE or FALSE

TRUE

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You must sound the danger signal.

TRUE

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?

The action must be positive and made in ample time.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if ______________________________.

There is any doubt that a risk of collision exists

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel should at all times proceed at a "safe speed". "Safe speed" is defined as that speed where ________________________.

You can take proper and effective action to avoid collision