Rules of the Road Study Set 2

INLAND ONLY According to the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the

"I intend to leave you on my port side."

Question 22: For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term __________.

"vessel" includes seaplanes

Question 31: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required by the Rules to show a white light both forward and aft?

50 meters

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is NOT a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

A deep-draft vessel that can only navigate in a dredged channel.

Question 36: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is to be regarded as a vessel "underway" according to the rules?

A purse seiner hauling her nets.

Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other?

A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel? Select one: a.A vessel engaged in fishing. b.A vessel not under command. c.A seaplane. d.A sailing vessel.

A seaplane.

Question 28: You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?

A vessel that you can see from the bridge

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing so as to involve risk of collision. Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules? Select one: a. If the give-way vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to starboard. b. The give-way vessel should keep the other vessel to her starboard. c. If the stand-on vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to port. d. The vessel which has the other on her own port side shall keep out of the way.

If the stand-on vessel takes action, she shall avoid changing course to port.

Question 34: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what does the word "length" mean?

Length Overall

Question 32: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a large vessel in fog and notice an appreciable change in the vessel's bearing on your radar screen. Which statement is true?

Risk of collision may still exist

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

Searchlight beam

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear the fog signal of another vessel ahead. If a risk of collision exists, you must __________. Select one: a.slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution b.stop your engines and navigate with caution c.sound three short blasts and back your engines d.continue on your course and speed until the other vessel is sighted

Slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution

Question 39: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which lights would be required to be shown at night by a vessel which is restricted in her ability to deviate from her course?

Three lights in a vertical line, the highest and lowest red and the middle white.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________. Select one: a. a pilot vessel b. engaged in underwater construction c. under sail and power d. trawling

Trawling

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course? Select one: a. Two sailing vessels meeting. b. Two power-driven vessels crossing when it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action. c. Two sailing vessels crossing with the wind on the same side. d. Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on.

Two power-driven vessels meeting head-on.

Which vessel is, as defined by the rules, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?

Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are operating a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?

When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.

Question 23: According to the Rules, what determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?

Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules.

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 black cone with the apex pointing downward

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

Question 21: You sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The required action to take would be to __________.

alter your course to starboard

Question 35: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Barges being towed at night must exhibit navigation lights __________.

at all times

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

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

Question 33: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor will show a __________.

ball

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a __________. Select one: a. black ball b. black diamond c. basket d. black cone

black cone

Question 30: INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel displaying three red lights in a vertical line is __________.

constrained by her draft

A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.

do not interfere with the keeping of a proper look-out

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

Question 40: 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 __________.

keep clear, passing at a safe distance

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining "safe speed", all of the following must be taken into account EXCEPT the __________. Select one: a. maneuverability of your vessel b. presence of background lights at night c. draft of your vessel d. maximum horsepower of your vessel

maximum horsepower of your vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________. Select one: a. only if they are showing special purpose lights b. in sight of one another in fog c. only if they have operational radar d. navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility

navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility

Question text BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________. Select one: a. operating in a narrow channel b. there are no other vessels around c. necessary to avoid immediate danger d. the Master enters it in the ship's log

necessary to avoid immediate danger

Question 37: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 25-meter vessel at night, you must show __________.

one all-round white light

Question 41: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes __________.

one prolonged blast

Question 25: A stand-on vessel is __________.

required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by the Rules as a vessel __________. Select one: a. in special circumstances b. restricted in her ability to maneuver c. not under command d. constrained by her draft

restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 29: A vessel engaged in fishing shall keep out of the way of a vessel __________.

restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 24: The Rules state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear when __________.

she is past and clear of the other vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "engaged in fishing" when __________. Select one: a. she has any fishing gear on board b. her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel c. she is using any type of gear, other than lines d. she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________.

take all way off, if necessary

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In addition to her sidelights, sternlight, and towing lights, a vessel towing astern carries three white lights in a vertical line when ___________________.

the length of the tow, measured from the stern of the towing vessel to the after end of the tow exceeds 200 meters

When two power-driven vessels are crossing, the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if __________.

the situation involves risk of collision

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel servicing a pipeline during the day shall display __________. Select one: a. three shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are red balls, and the middle one is a white diamond b. three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond c. two black balls in a vertical line d. three black balls in a vertical line

three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest are balls, and the middle one is a diamond

Question 38: BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel with a 150-meter stern tow shall display __________.

three masthead lights in a vertical line

The NAVIGATION RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a vessel which __________.

through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

Question 26: The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers __________.

to any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 27: A vessel towing is showing three forward white masthead lights in a vertical line. This means that the length of the __________.

tow is greater than 200 meters

The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel __________.

with propelling machinery in use

"safe speed" is defined as that speed where __________.

you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision