Rules of the Road 1-10

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels of less than what length may not impede the passage of other vessels which can safely navigate only within a narrow channel or fairway?

20 meters

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term __________. A."vessel" includes seaplanes B."seaplane" includes nondisplacement craft C."vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines D."vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels

A

Define "Vessel Engaged in Fishing

A vessel fishing with nets, lines, trawls or any gear which restricts maneuverability. The gear must be presently in use. Trolling vessels aren't usually considered to be engaged in fishing

The Rules provide 6 factors to be taken into account by all vessels when determining safe speed. List 5 of the 6.

A. Visibility B. Traffic density C. Maneuverability D. Background lights E. Wind, sea, current and navigation hazards. F. Draft relative to depth of water

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

A.in restricted visibility B.between dusk and dawn C.in heavy traffic D.All of the above

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules? A.A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy B.A vessel engaged in towing, not making way C.A pilot vessel at anchor D.A vessel which has run aground

B

US coast guard investigations can lead to

Dismissal Civil penalties Criminal Charge Revoke of license

CFR

How you're supposed to do it

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?

More than two vessels meeting

Define risk of collision

Risk of collision exists when vessels are approaching with constant or slowly changing bearing. In such circumstances a close quarter situation would develop or collision would result if no action is taken. The exact distance isn't specified. It depends on prevailing circumstances.

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement applies to a vessel "constrained by her draft"?

She is severely restricted in her ability to change her course because of her draft in relation to the available depth of water.

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

The action must be positive and made in ample time

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

The downbound vessel has the right of way.

Define "Safe Speed"

The speed at which a vessel can take proper & effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the circumstances and conditions.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a "vessel engaged in fishing"?

The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls

INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?

Vessel constrained by her draft

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is __________.

a power-driven vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to __________.

allow more time to assess the situation

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility", when used in the Rules, refers to __________.

any condition where visibility is restricted

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a traffic separation scheme, when joining a traffic lane from the side, a vessel shall do so __________.

at as small an angle as possible

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall __________.

avoid crossing the channel if it impedes another vessel navigating in the channel

What is not defined

close quarters

Head Reach

distance you travel until you stop after changing speed

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

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 a large course change

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When underway in a channel, you should if safe and practicable __________.

keep to the side of the channel which lies to your starboard

How far away is ice usually detected when it can cause damage

less than 4nm

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is considered to be "restricted in her ability to maneuver" under the Rules if she is __________.

mineclearing

where does rules 9 and 10 apply

only in narrow channels and fairways (9) in traffic separation schemes(10)

What should lookouts watch for

other vessels lights Nav. hazards Floating objects Debris lifeboats

How should risk of collision be made

positive made in ample time good seamanship large enough to be readily apparent does not cause risk of collision result in crossing at a safe distance not impede on another vessel

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

proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane

Rule 7

risk of collision

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There are two classes of vessels which, to the extent necessary to carry out their work, do not have to comply with the rule regarding traffic separation schemes. One of these is a vessel __________.

servicing a submarine cable

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when __________.

she can be observed visually from the other vessel

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

sound the danger signal

What causes more than 60% of collisions

unsafe speed

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" under the Rules, a vessel must be __________.

using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability

when does risk of collision exist

vessels are approaching with constant or slowly changing bearing; even when bearing is changing if approaching large vessels or tows; whenever in doubt.

Fault is determined by

violation of rules of the road violation of another state, federal, or international law Violation of customary practice

means of figuring out risk of collision

visual bearings, radar scanning, radar plotting, systematic observations, radio, vts

U.S code

what you are supposed to do

Rule 1

when/where the rules apply

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.

you do so to avoid immediate danger