Test 1

* While underway at night you are coming up on a vessel from astern. Which light(s) would you expect to see? A. A sternlight only B. Two masthead lights C. both sidelights and the sternlight D. Sidelights only

A

INTERNATIONAL ONLY - Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"? A. She must be power-driven vessel B. She is not under command C. She may be a vessel being towed. D. She is hampered because of her work

A

Vessels in a special anchorage area are subject to the ______. A. Inland rule of the road B. International rules of the road C. Both Inland and International rules D vessel less than 20 meters in length cannot anchor in this area

A

When taking action to avoid collision, you should _____. A. make sure the action is taken in enough time B. not make a large course changes C. not make any large speed changes d. All the above

A

Which statement is TRUE concerning two sailing vessels approaching each other? A. A sailing vessel overtaking another is the give-way vessel. B. When each is on a different tack, the vessel on the starboard tack shall keep out of the way. C. A sailing vessel seeing another to leeward on a undetermined tack shall hold her course D. all the above

A

Your are underway on your power-driven vessel see the lights another vessel about 2 points abaft of you port beam, what action do you take? A. Hold you course and speed and continue to monitor there positions. B. Alter course to starboard until they are directly behind you C. Contact them on the radio to determine where their nets may be D. Reduc to bare steerageway

A

A power-driven vessel underway in fog making NO way must sound what signal? A. One elongated blast B. Two prolonged blasts C. One prolonged blast D. One prolonged and two short blasts

B

A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle of _____. A. one short blast B. two short blast C. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast D. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

B

INLAND ONLY- Your vessel is meeting another vessel head on. To comply with the rules you should exchange _____. A. one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard B. one short blast, alter course to starboard and pass port to port C. two short blast, alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard D. tow short blasts, alter course to starboard and pass port to port

B

Inland & International - If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, you would know that the _____. A. crew was trying to get warm B. vessel required immediate assistance C. vessel was attempting to attract attention of a pilot boat D. vessel was being illuminated for identification by aircraft

B

Inland & International - Which statement is TRUE concerning a 75 meter power-driven vessel underway at night? A. She must exhibit an all-round white light at the stern. B. She must exhibit forward and after masthead lights. C. She must exhibit on a forward masthead light. D. She may exhibit a red light one a green light forward.

B

Inland- The lights illustrated in diagram 75 are those of a _____. A. pipeline B. vessel towing by pushing ahead C. vessel being towed astern D. vessel underway and dredging

B

Which statement is TRUE regarding equipment for bell and non signals? A. A vessel of less than 12 meters in length need not have any sounding signaling equipment. B. Manual sounding must always be possible. C. Any vessel over 12 meters in length must be provided with a gong. D. Signals must be able to be sound manually and automatically.

B

Your are crossing a narrow channel on you 15 meter vessel. A deeply loaded cargo vessel is proceeding down the channel as shown in DIAGRAM 40. In this situation, which statement is correct? A. You are to stand-on vessel because you are lee the 65 feet in length. B. You cannot impede the passage of the cargo vessel. C. The cargo vessel is the stand-on vessel because she is running with the current. D. The Rule of Special Circumstances applied in the case

B

Your vessel is preceding down a channel and can safely navigate only with the channel. Another vessel is crossing you bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE? A. The sounding of the danger signal is optional. B. The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory. C. You should sound two short blasts. D. You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.

B

Any action taken to avoid a collision should _____. A. Be made in enough time to allow a 1/4 mile separation between vessels B. Include report you position to the other vessel by radio before changing course. C. Include a large course or speed change d. All of the above is correct

C

At night, a vessel shall indicated that she is restricted in her ability to maneuver by showing a vertical line two _____. A. red lights B. red lights and two white lights C. red lights with a white light in between D. white lights with a red light in between

C

INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying and alternating red and yellow light is _____. A. in distress B. enforcing the law C. engaged in public safety activities D. restricted in the ability to maneuver

C

In order for a Stand-on vessel to take action in a situation, she must determine that the other vessel ______. A. is restricted in her ability to maneuver B. has sounded the danger signal C. is not taking appropriate action D. has not changed course since risk of collision was determined

C

Which letter in diagram 86 describes the vessel length? A. B. C. D.

C

Which of the following lights are visible from dead ahead to 2 point abaft the beam? A. your stern light B. A towing light C. Your masthead and sidelights D. All the above

C

Diagram 57 may indicate a vessel _____. A. Engaged in dredging B. Servicing a navigations aid C. Transferring people or cargo D. All of the above

D

For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules the term "inland waters" includes_____. A. the Western Rivers B. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary C. harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines D. all the above

D

In a crossing situation where risk of collision exist, the give way vessel must if possible_____. A. Take early action to avoid a close quarter situation B. Take substantial action to avoid a close quarter situation C. Avoid crossing ahead of a stand on vessel D. All of the above are correct.

D

The rules state that vessels my depart from the requirements of the Rules when _____. A. there are no other vessels around B. operating in a narrow channel C. the Master enters it in the ship log D. necessary to avoid immediate danger

D

To determine if risk of collision exist, a vessel which is fitted with radar must use ____. A. radar scanning B. radar plotting C. compass bearings D. All the above

D

Two sailing vessels are approaching as shown in diagram 3. Which statement is correct? A. Vessel I should stand on because she has wind on her port side. B. Neither vessel is the stand on because they are meeting head on C. Vessel I should stand on because she is close hauled D. Vessel II should stand on because she has the wind on her starboard side.

D

Using diagram 16. Your are on a sailing vessel. While under sail you decide to use your engine and assist in propulsion. Which day signal would you show? A. B. C. D. None of the above

D

Vessel A and B are crossing as shown in diagram 26. Which is true? A. the vessel should pass starboard to starboard B. vessel B should pass under the stern of vessel A C. vessel B should alter course to the right D. vessel A must keep cleared of vessel B

D

What are the required actions aboard the give-way vessel in a crossing situation? A. Do not speed up B. Do not make a small course change C. Do not cross ahead of the stand on vessel D. All the above

D

What day shape is to be shown by a vessel aground? A. A cylinder B. Two cones with their apexes together C. Two black balls in a vertical line D. Three black balls in a vertical line

D

Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" und the Rules of the Road? A. an auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine B. A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor C A tug powered by a diesel engine D. All of the above

D

Which of the following concerning a special flashing light is False? A. It is used in inland and international waters B. It flashes about 120 times a minute C. It is mounted on the tug boat D. All of the above is false

D

Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water? A. A seaplane must exhibit appropriate lights by need not exhibit shapes. B. A seaplane should show the lights for a vessel constrained by her draft. C. In situations where a rick of collision exist, a seaplane should alway give way. D. A seaplane on the water shall, in general, keep well clear of all vessels.

D

Which vessel must show an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length? A. A vessel engaged in fishing B. A vessel at anchor C. A vessel not under command D. A vessel trawling

D