Chapter 2

Question 1

What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?

Answer 1

prevent collisions

Question 2

According to the Rules, what actions must the “give-way” boat take?

Answer 2

stay out of the way of the other

Question 3

When is the term “Not Under Command” appropriate for a boat?

Answer 3

the vessel has no steerage or power

Question 4

What maneuvering privileges apply to a sailing vessel using both sail and engines to propel the boat?

Answer 4

a power driven vessel

Question 5

What is the definition of “safe speed?”

Answer 5

speed that allows stopping your boat in time to avoid collision

Question 6

What actions must two power boats take when meeting head on?

Answer 6

both must take action to avoid collision

Question 7

What is the provision in the General Rule of Responsibility?

Answer 7

provides that you may break the Navigation Rules to avoid danger

Question 8

When returning from sea, what is the light color for lighted navigation aids that indicate the left side of the channel?

Answer 8

green lights

Question 9

In a narrow channel, where should boats operate?

Answer 9

the starboard side

Question 10

When stopped by the USCG, what is a cause for termination of using your boat?

Answer 10

insufficient PFDs

Question 11

The spread of nuisance aquatic species is a problem for all boaters. What is a procedure you should use to reduce the spread when trailering your boat from a boat launch area?

Answer 11

clear your boat and trailer from the boat ramp, then in the parking are use available water to clean the bait wells, bilges, bait buckets, and wash away any mud

Question 12

What two placards are required on boats 26 feet and longer?

Answer 12

prohibited discharge of oil and discharge of garbage

Question 13

When entering a marked channel from the sea, you observe red and green colored buoys. How do you steer the boat with regard to these navigation aids?

Answer 13

keep the red markers on your starboard side

Question 14

What is the definition of the term “iso” as used on lighted aids to navigation?

Answer 14

the light has equal amounts of light and dark

Question 15

What is the significance of a buoy with red and white vertical stripes and a red topmark?

Answer 15

a safe water mark indicating the center of a channel

Question 16

What is the significance of a buoy with horizontal bands of both red and green colors?

Answer 16

this is a preferred channel mark, the preferred channel is indicated by the color of the top band

Question 17

What equipment is required on your boat to operate at night?

Answer 17

proper navigation lights for your vessel

Question 18

You are overtaking a boat and give two short blasts. He responds with five shot blasts. What is he indicating?

Answer 18

I disagree, do not pass

Question 19

You are in a 28 foot powerboat entering a fog bank. After slowing to safe speed, what sound signals do you make?

Answer 19

1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes

Question 20

Where will the marks in the lateral system of navigation aids be placed?

Answer 20

the port and starboard sides of the channel

Question 21

What is the function of “ranges” as used in navigable waters?

Answer 21

indicate the centerline of a channel

Question 22

What colors are used to identify navigation aids in the lateral system?

Answer 22

always red or green, or a combination of red and green or red and white

Question 23

What does the sound signal “one pro-longed blast followed by two short blasts” in restricted visibility signify?

Answer 23

a sailing vessel

Question 24

What type of boat would show red and green sidelights with two white lights above in a vertical line?

Answer 24

vessel towing or pushing ahead

Question 25

What sound signal does a vessel proceeding downstream make when approaching a sharp bend which prevents visual contact with meeting vessels?

Answer 25

sound one prolonged blast

Question 26

According to Rule 18, what vessels have the least priority and have to stay out of the way of all vessels further up the list?

Answer 26

power driven vessels

Question 27

What is the “DANGER” signal used to express disagreement with a proposed maneuver?

Answer 27

five or more short blasts on the whistle

Question 28

What information is provided on the boat’s CAPACITY PLATE?

Answer 28

maximum weight the boat should carry including people gear and motor

Question 29

What equipment is required on sail and vessels under oars less than 23 feet in length when operating at night?

Answer 29

may use a flashlight in lieu of running lights

Question 30

What is the effect of alcohol use on boat operators?

Answer 30

reaction times are impaired

Question 31

What does a “NO WAKE” regulatory marker mean?

Answer 31

you must reduce speed to avoid generating a wake