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1.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Systems of inbound and outbound
lanes to promote the safe flow of vessel traffic in
certain areas around the world are known as __________.
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merchant
vessel reporting systems
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traffic
separation schemes
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collision
avoidance fairways
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restricted
maneuverability channels
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4240
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2.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that vessels
may depart from the Rules when __________.
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there
are other vessels in the vicinity
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operating
in a traffic separation scheme
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engaged
in a situation involving more than two vessels
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necessary
to avoid immediate danger
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4828
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3.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted
visibility", when used in the Rules, refers to
__________.
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situations
when you can see vessels on radar that you cannot see
visually
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visibility
of less than half a mile
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any
condition where visibility is restricted
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visibility
where you cannot see shore
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4829
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4.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND "safe speed" is
defined as that speed where __________.
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you
can stop within your visibility range
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the
vessel is not subject to vibrations
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you
are traveling slower than surrounding vessels
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you
can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
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4849
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5.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
The Rules state that risk of collision
shall be deemed to exist __________.
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whenever
two vessels are on opposite courses
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whenever
a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another
vessel
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if
the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably
change
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if
one vessel approaches another so as to be overtaking
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4850
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6.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another
vessel on crossing courses.
She is approximately half a mile distant on your
starboard bow. You
believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a
whistle signal of five
short blasts.
You should __________.
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sound
a signal of one prolonged blast
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make
a large course change
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reduce
speed slightly to make sure she will have room to pass
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wait
for another whistle signal from the other vessel
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4854
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7.
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BOTH
INTERNATIONAL & INLAND
Power-driven vessels must keep out of
the way of sailing vessels except __________.
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in
a crossing situation
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when
they are making more speed than the power-driven vessel
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when
the sailing vessel is overtaking
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on
the Inland Waters of the United
States
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4869
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8.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules require both vessels
to change course?
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Any time the danger signal is sounded
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When two power-driven vessels are crossing and it is
apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel
is not taking appropriate action
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When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on
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All of the above
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4870
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9.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on
vessel
in a crossing situation, you may take
action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone.
When may this action be taken?
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As soon as you determine that risk of collision exists
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Only when you have reached extremis
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When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel
is not taking appropriate action
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When you determine that your present course will cross
ahead of the other vessel
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4872
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10.
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INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel less
than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which
does not exceed 7 knots, MUST show when underway at
least __________.
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one white 360° light
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a white light on the near approach of another vessel
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sidelights and a stern light
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the lights required of a vessel less than 12 meters in
length
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8085
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11
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must show
an after masthead light, if over 50 meters in length?
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A vessel engaged in fishing
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A vessel at anchor
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A vessel not under command
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A vessel trawling
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183
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12.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND. In which situation would you consider a risk of collision to exist?
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A vessel is one point on your starboard bow, range increasing,
bearing changing slightly to the right.
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A vessel is broad on your starboard beam, range decreasing,
bearing changing rapidly to the right.
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A vessel is two points abaft your port beam, range decreasing,
bearing constant.
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A vessel is on your starboard quarter, range increasing,
bearing is constant.
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4851
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13.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If your vessel is underway
in fog and you hear one prolonged and three short blasts,
this is a __________.
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vessel not under command
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sailing vessel
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vessel being towed (manned)
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vessel being towed (unmanned)
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4010
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14.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Distress signals may
be __________.
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red flares
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smoke signals
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sound signals
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Any of the above
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4182
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15.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When anchoring a 25-meter
vessel at night, you must show __________.
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one all-round white light
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two all-round white lights
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one all-round white light and the sidelights
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the sidelights and a stern light
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4183
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16.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A stand-on vessel in
a crossing situation is allowed to take action when
__________.
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on a collision course
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the vessels will pass within one mile
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it becomes apparent to her that the give-way vessel is
not taking appropriate action
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the relative speed of the vessels indicates collision
in less than six minutes
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4255
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17
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision may
exist __________.
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if the compass bearing of an approaching vessel does
NOT appreciably change
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even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly
when approaching a vessel at close range
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if you observe both sidelights of a vessel ahead for
an extended period of time
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All of the above
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4343
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18
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "prolonged
blast" means a blast of __________.
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two to four seconds duration
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four to six seconds duration
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six to eight seconds duration
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eight to ten seconds duration
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4377
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19.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Sailing vessels are stand-on
over power-driven vessels except __________.
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in a crossing situation
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in a meeting situation
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when they are the overtaking vessel
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on the inland waters of the U.S.
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4525
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20.
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning
an overtaking situation is correct?
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The overtaking vessel is the stand-on vessel.
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Neither vessel is the stand-on vessel.
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The overtaking vessel must maintain course and speed.
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The overtaking vessel must keep out of the way of the
other.
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4550
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