Rules of The Road Part 2
BOTH: Which of the shapes shown in illustration D016RR below must you show when at anchor? A) A B) B C) C D) D
A) A
BOTH: Which statement is TRUE concerning fog signals? A) A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal. B) All fog signals for sailing vessels are to be given at intervals of not more than one minute. C) A vessel not under command sounds the same fog signal as a vessel towed. D) A pilot vessel underway and making way sounds the pilot identity signal and no other signal.
A) A vessel aground may sound a whistle signal.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: A whistle signal of one prolonged, one short, one prolonged and one short blast, is sounded by which vessel? A) A vessel being overtaken in a narrow channel B) A vessel towing a submerged object C) A vessel at anchor warning of her position D) A vessel in distress
A) A vessel being overtaken in a narrow channel
BOTH: Your vessel is underway in fog and you hear one prolonged and three short blasts. Which vessel would use this identity signal? A) A vessel being towed (manned) B) A vessel not under command C) A sailing vessel D) A vessel being towed (unmanned)
A) A vessel being towed (manned)
BOTH: If practical, when shall a manned vessel being towed sound her fog signal? A) Immediately after the towing vessel sounds hers B) Immediately before the towing vessel sounds hers C) As close to the mid-cycle of the towing vessel's signals as possible D) At any time as long as the interval is correct
A) Immediately after the towing vessel sounds hers
BOTH: You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate which type of vessel? A) Not under command B) Aground C) Being towed D) All of the above
A) Not under command
BOTH: Your tug is underway at night and NOT towing. What light(s) should your vessel show aft to other vessels coming up from astern? A) One white light B) Two white lights C) One white light and two yellow lights D) One white light and one yellow light
A) One white light
BOTH: Which identifier is an inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object being towed, where the length of tow is 100 meters, required to show? A) a diamond shape B) two red lights in a vertical line C) a black ball D) yellow lights at each end
A) a diamond shape
BOTH: Which vessel would display the shape shown in illustration D010RR below? A) a vessel towing B) a vessel broken down C) a fishing vessel D) a vessel at anchor
A) a vessel towing
BOTH: When navigating in restricted visibility, what action shall a power-driven vessel take? A) have her engines ready for immediate maneuver B) operate at a speed to be able to stop in the distance of her visibility C) when making way, sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than one minute D) stop her engines when hearing a fog signal forward of her beam, even if risk of collision does not exist
A) have her engines ready for immediate maneuver
INLAND ONLY: In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake another power-driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound which whistle signal? A) one short blast B) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts C) two short blasts D) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
A) one short blast
INLAND ONLY: You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. What is your signal of agreement? A) one short blast B) two prolonged blasts C) two prolonged followed by two short blasts D) one prolonged, one short, one prolonged, and one short blast in that order
A) one short blast
BOTH: Except where specifically required by the rules, a sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel? A) power-driven pilot vessel on station B) vessel anchored C) vessel setting a channel buoy D) vessel engaged in fishing
A) power-driven pilot vessel on station
BOTH: You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). Which direction may the vessel be heading? A) south (180°) B) east (090°) C) west (270°) D) northeast (045°)
A) south (180°)
BOTH: 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 which action? A) turning to port B) increasing speed C) decreasing speed D) turning to starboard
A) turning to port
BOTH: Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation which of the following describes vessel "B"? A) vessel B is the stand-on vessel B) vessel B is the give-way vessel C) vessel B is the burdened vessel D) None of the above
A) vessel B is the stand-on vessel
BOTH: You are towing two barges astern. The length of the tow from the stern of the tug to the stern of the last barge is 150 meters. How many white towing identification lights should be displayed on the tugboat at night? A) 1 B) 2 C) 3 D) 4
B) 2
BOTH: Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision? A) A small vessel fishing B) A rowboat C) A 6-meter motorboat D) A 9-meter sailing vessel
B) A rowboat
BOTH: Which vessel is indicated by the day signal shown in illustration D022RR? A) A dredge indicating the side with the obstruction B) A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters which limits her ability to maneuver C) A fishing vessel with gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally D) A vessel engaged in underwater operations with a diver down
B) A tug with a tow exceeding 200 meters which limits her ability to maneuver
BOTH: Which display of lights shown in illustration D072RR below indicates a dredge underway and not dredging? A) A B) B C) C D) D
B) B
BOTH: Which signal should be used to indicate that your vessel is in distress? A) Sounding four or more short rapid blasts on the whistle B) Continuously sounding the fog whistle C) Displaying three black balls in a vertical line D) Displaying a large red flag
B) Continuously sounding the fog whistle
BOTH: Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and gong signals? A) Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. B) Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible. C) Signals must be able to be sounded manually and automatically. D) A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sound signaling equipment.
B) Manual sounding of the signals must always be possible.
BOTH: A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured is required to sound which signal? A) Two short blasts B) One prolonged blast C) One short blast D) One long blast
B) One prolonged blast
BOTH: Which requirement must be met in order for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision? A) The vessels must be within half a mile of each other. B) Risk of collision must exist. C) There are no requirements to be met. The stand-on vessel may take action anytime. D) The give-way vessel must have taken action first.
B) Risk of collision must exist.
BOTH: What lights must be shown on a barge being towed A) A white light at each corner B) Sidelights and a stern light C) A white light fore and aft D) A stern light only
B) Sidelights and a stern light
BOTH: While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two short blasts on the whistle. You should take which action? A) Sound two short blasts and change course to the left B) Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted C) Not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted D) Sound whistle signals only if you change course
B) Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
INLAND ONLY: A power-driven vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another power driven vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way? A) The vessel sounding the first whistle signal B) The vessel moving downstream with a following current C) The vessel moving upstream against the current D) The vessel located more towards the channel centerline
B) The vessel moving downstream with a following current
INLAND ONLY: A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges? A) Yellow B) White C) Amber D) Red
B) White
BOTH: You are fishing at night, and you sight a vessel showing three lights in a vertical line. The upper and lower lights are red and the middle light is white. Which statement is TRUE? A) The rule of special circumstances applies. B) You must keep out of the way of the other vessel. C) The other vessel is at anchor. D) The other vessel is responsible to keep out of your way.
B) You must keep out of the way of the other vessel.
BOTH: Which vessel is required to display the shapes shown in illustration D007RR below? A) a minesweeper B) a broken down vessel C) vessels transferring dangerous cargo D) a fishing vessel
B) a broken down vessel
INLAND ONLY: Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________. A) a towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA (Closest Point of Approach) B) a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel C) all vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel D) All of the above
B) a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel
INLAND ONLY: Which of the following may be displayed by a commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities? A) alternately flashing blue and red light B) alternately flashing red and yellow light C) flashing blue light D) flashing yellow light
B) alternately flashing red and yellow light
BOTH: Which vessel is required to exhibit an all-round flashing yellow light? A) a vessel engaged in diving operations B) an air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode C) a vessel towing a submerged object D) a vessel not under command
B) an air-cushion vessel in the non-displacement mode
BOTH: A "head-on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when which of the conditions are met? A) the vessels will pass closer than half a mile B) both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible C) both vessels sound one prolonged blast D) one sidelight and the masthead light are visible
B) both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
INLAND ONLY: Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. What should Vessel "B" sound? A) two short blasts B) one short blast C) three short blasts D) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
B) one short blast
BOTH: A single towing light will be carried above a vessel's stern light under which of the following situations? A) only if the tow exceeds 200 meters B) only if she is towing astern C) at any time when towing D) if the towing vessel is part of a composite unit
B) only if she is towing astern
BOTH: In a crossing situation, a vessel fishing must keep out of the way of a vessel which is __________. A) under sail B) restricted in her ability to maneuver C) engaged in pilotage duty D) towing
B) restricted in her ability to maneuver
BOTH: You see another vessel approaching, and its compass bearing does not significantly change. What does this indicate? A) you are the stand-on vessel B) risk of collision exists C) a special circumstances situation exists D) the other vessel is dead in the water
B) risk of collision exists
BOTH: When is "risk of collision" considered to exist? A) a vessel has a steady bearing at a constant range B) there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists C) four vessels are nearby D) a special circumstance situation is apparent
B) there is any doubt that a risk of collision exists
BOTH: A vessel engaged in fishing during the day would show which shape? A) two cones with bases together B) two cones, apexes together C) a cone, apex downward D) one black ball
B) two cones, apexes together
BOTH:An overtaking situation would be one in which one vessel is approaching another from more than how many degrees abaft the beam? A) 0° B) 10° C) 22.5° D) None of the above
C) 22.5°
BOTH: A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees? A) 90° B) 112.5° C) 225° D) 360°
C) 225° Degrees
BOTH: You see the display of lights shown in illustration D064RR below. This could indicate which of the following?A) dredge working at anchor B) dredge restricted in its ability to maneuver C) 65-meter tug towing astern, length of tow 150 meters D) 55-meter tug towing astern, length of tow exceeds 200 meters
C) 65-meter tug towing astern, length of tow 150 meters
BOTH: A man aboard a vessel is signaling by raising and lowering his outstretched arms to each side. What does this indicate? A) Danger, stay away B) The vessel is anchored C) A distress signal D) All is clear, it is safe to pass
C) A distress signal
BOTH: Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" is an air-cushion vessel operating in the non-displacement mode. In addition to a steady white light which other light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"? A) Flashing red light B) Steady green light C) Flashing yellow light D) Flashing white light
C) Flashing yellow light
BOTH: You are proceeding under sail with the auxiliary engine running and the propeller engaged. Which statement is TRUE? A) You must display a red light over a green light at the masthead. B) By day, you must display a black diamond shape forward. C) In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two minute intervals when making way. D) If most of the propelling power comes from the sails, your vessel is considered a sailing vessel.
C) In fog you must sound one prolonged blast at two minute intervals when making way.
BOTH: When a vessel signals her distress by means of a gun or other explosive signal, which firing intervals should be used? A) Once every 10 minutes B) Once an hour C) Once every minute D) Once every 3 minutes
C) Once every minute
BOTH: At night, power-driven vessels less than 12 meters in length may, instead of the underway lights for vessels under 50 meters, show which lights? A) Sidelights and stern light B) Stern light only C) One all-round white light and sidelights D) Masthead light only
C) One all-round white light and sidelights
INLAND ONLY: At night, which lights are required on barges moored in a group formation, more than two barges wide, and located where other vessels cannot navigate on both sides of the group? A) Two red lights in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the group B) All-round white lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group C) Two unobstructed all-round white lights D) Two unobstructed all-round yellow lights
C) Two unobstructed all-round white lights
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: In addition to other required lights, which lights does a power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside display? A) Two lights on the stern, one yellow and one white B) Two yellow towing lights in a vertical line C) Two white masthead lights in a vertical line D) Two all-round red lights in a vertical line
C) Two white masthead lights in a vertical line
BOTH: Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D009RR below. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel? A) Vessel "A" B) Neither vessel C) Vessel "B" D) Both vessels must keep clear of the other.
C) Vessel "B"
BOTH: A head-on situation at night is one in which you see dead ahead a vessel showing which light(s)? A) one sidelight and a masthead light B) one sidelight and two masthead lights C) both sidelights of the vessel and her masthead light(s) D) one sidelight
C) both sidelights of the vessel and her masthead light(s)
BOTH:You see the lights shown in illustration D050RR below on your port bow. What action should you take? A) stop engines B) alter course to port C) hold course and speed D) sound the danger signal
C) hold course and speed
BOTH: 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 take which action?A) maintain course B) alter course to port C) maneuver to ensure a port to port passing D) alter course to ensure a starboard to starboard passing
C) maneuver to ensure a port to port passing
INLAND ONLY: Two power-driven vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. Which is TRUE in this situation for whistle signals? A) must be exchanged B) must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel C) must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio D) may be exchanged
C) must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
BOTH: You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must take what action? A) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle B) stop your engines C) slow to bare steerageway D) sound the danger signal
C) slow to bare steerageway
INLAND ONLY: You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and take what action? A) maneuver around the stern of the other vessel B) come around sharply to port C) take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made D) maintain course and speed as you are the stand-on vessel
C) take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made
BOTH: According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________. A) out of sight of land B) no vessels are visible on radar C) you are in immediate danger D) no vessels are in sight visually
C) you are in immediate danger
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown in illustration D037RR below. What does two short blasts from either vessel mean? A) "I am altering my course to starboard." B) "I intend to leave you on my port side." C) "I am operating astern propulsion." D) "I am altering my course to port."
D) "I am altering my course to port."
BOTH: A fog signal of one prolonged blast followed by four short blasts would mean the presence of which vessel?A) A vessel being towed B) Fishing vessels trawling C) A vessel at anchor warning of her location D) A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty
D) A pilot vessel engaged on pilotage duty
BOTH: At night, you are towing a partly submerged vessel, 20 meters in length and 4 meters in breadth. What lights must you display on the towed vessel? A) Two white lights side by side at the stern B) A white light at the stern C) Two red lights in a vertical line at the after end D) A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end
D) A white light at the forward end and a white light at the after end
BOTH: Which vessels shall turn off their sidelights? A) All vessels engaged in underwater operations B) All sailing vessels which are becalmed C) All vessels that are not under command D) All fishing vessels that are not making way
D) All fishing vessels that are not making way
BOTH: Which vessel(s) is required to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts? A) A vessel not under command B) A vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, at anchor C) A sailing vessel underway D) All of the above
D) All of the above
INLAND ONLY: A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers, must keep out of the way of which of the following power-driven vessels? A) Descending the river with a tow B) Ascending the river without a tow C) Ascending the river with a tow D) All of the above
D) All of the above
INLAND ONLY: You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of which vessel? A) Power-driven vessel ascending the river B) Sail vessel ascending the river C) Sail vessel descending the river D) All of the above
D) All of the above
BOTH: A pilot vessel may continue to sound an identity signal under which situation? A) Not under command B) Aground C) Being towed D) At anchor
D) At anchor
BOTH: Which statement is TRUE concerning a towing vessel which, due to the nature of her work, is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel? A) By night, she would show the same lights and shapes as a vessel not under command. B) By day, she shall carry a black cylinder shape. C) By day, she shall carry two black balls in a vertical line. D) By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
D) By day, she would show the same shapes as a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
BOTH: What signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision? A) Three long blasts of the whistle B) One prolonged blast followed by three short blasts of the whistle C) Three short and rapid blasts of the whistle D) Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle
D) Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle
BOTH: You are making headway in fog and hear a fog signal of two prolonged blasts on your starboard quarter. Which action should you take? A) Change course to the right B) Stop your vessel C) Change course to the left D) Hold your course and speed
D) Hold your course and speed
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: Two power-driven vessels are crossing within one half mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast of the whistle. What does this signal mean? A) "I intend to intend to overtake you on your port side" B) "I am intend to leave you on my starboard side" C) "I am altering my course to port" D) None of the above
D) None of the above
INTERNATIONAL ONLY: Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" on open waters and will pass without changing course. Which action should vessel "A" take? A) Sound one long blast B) Sound two short blasts C) Sound the danger signal D) Not sound any whistle signals
D) Not sound any whistle signals
BOTH: You are on a vessel heading due north and see the lights shown in illustration D051RR below one point on your port bow. This vessel could be heading in what direction? A) SW B) NW C) NE D) SE
D) SE
BOTH: You do NOT understand the course or intention of an approaching vessel. Which signal should you sound? A) Sound one short blast B) Sound not less than five prolonged blasts C) Sound one prolonged blast D) Sound not less than five short blasts
D) Sound not less than five short blasts
BOTH: What lights, if any, would you exhibit at night if your vessel were broken down and being towed by another vessel? A) None B) Same lights as for a power-driven vessel underway C) A white light forward and a white light aft D) The colored sidelights and a white stern light
D) The colored sidelights and a white stern light
BOTH: A sailing vessel is proceeding along a narrow channel and can safely navigate ONLY inside the channel. The sailing vessel approaches a vessel engaged in fishing. Which statement is TRUE? A) The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the fishing vessel. B) Each vessel should move to the edge of the channel on her port side. C) Each vessel should be displaying signals for a vessel constrained by her draft. D) The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.
D) The fishing vessel is directed not to impede the passage of the sailing vessel.
BOTH: A vessel aground in fog shall sound, in addition to the proper anchor signal, which of the following? A) Three strokes on the gong before and after sounding the anchor signal B) One prolonged and one short blast on the whistle C) Four short blasts on the whistle D) Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal
D) Three strokes on the bell before and after the anchor signal
BOTH: What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 13 meters in length? A) Whistle and bell only B) Bell only C) Whistle, bell, and gong D) Whistle only
D) Whistle only
BOTH: You are crossing a narrow channel on your 15-meter vessel. A deeply loaded cargo vessel is proceeding down the channel as shown in illustration D040RR below. In this situation, which statement is correct? A) You are the stand-on vessel because you are less than 65 feet in length. B) The cargo vessel is the stand-on vessel because she is running with the current. C) The Rule of Special Circumstances applies in this case. D) You cannot impede the passage of the cargo vessel.
D) You cannot impede the passage of the cargo vessel.
BOTH: You are on watch and sight a vessel showing a high intensity all-round flashing red light. What does this light indicate? A) a vessel dredging B) a fishing vessel trolling C) a vessel laying submarine cable D) a WIG craft when taking off and landing
D) a WIG craft when taking off and landing
BOTH: You are approaching another vessel at night. You can see both red and green sidelights and, above the level of the sidelights, three white lights in a vertical line. Which vessel is required to have these lights? A) a vessel not under command B) a vessel underway and dredging C) a vessel trawling D) a vessel towing a tow more than 200 meters astern
D) a vessel towing a tow more than 200 meters astern
BOTH: Which is TRUE for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme? A) only anchor in the separation zone B) use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed C) avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle as is practical D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
BOTH: Which statement is TRUE for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme? A) only anchor in the separation zone B) cross a traffic lane at as small an angle as possible C) utilize the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is impeding other traffic due to her slower speed D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
D) avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
BOTH: Which is a requirement for a vessel approaching a narrow channel? A) not overtake any vessels within the channel B) anchor only in the middle of the channel C) keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side D) avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel
D) avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel
BOTH: When underway in a channel, which action should you take, if it is safe and practicable? A) stay near the middle of the channel B) exchange whistle signals with any other vessels in the channel C) keep to the starboard side of any vessels you meet D) keep to the side of the channel which lies to your starboard
D) keep to the side of the channel which lies to your starboard
INLAND ONLY: You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. What would be your FIRST whistle signal? A) one short blast B) two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts C) two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast D) two short blasts
D) two short blasts
