Inland Only Steering and Sailing Rules

Question 1

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “Inland Waters” includes _________________.
Select one:

a. the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore
b. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
c. any lakes within state boundaries
d. the waters surrounding any islands of the United States

Answer 1

B. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary

Question 2

INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a “special anchorage area designated by the Secretary”________________________.
Select one:

a.
need not show any lights

b.
need show a light only on the approach of another vessel

c.
must show one white light

d.
must show two white lights

Answer 2

A. need not show any lights

Question 3

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

a.
Restricted visibility

b.
Vessel constrained by her draft

c.
Seaplane

d.
Underway

Answer 3

B. Vessel constrained by her draft

Question 4

INLAND ONLY Your operating a vessel that must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will pass safely. You _______________________.
Select one:

a.
may sound the danger signal

b.
must sound the danger signal

c.
should sound one short blast to indicate that you are holding course and speed

d.
are required to back down

Answer 4

B. must sound the danger signal

Question 5

INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
Select one:

a.
Two red lights.

b.
Two towing lights.

c.
A towing light over the sternlight.

d.
A white sternlight.

Answer 5

B. Two towing lights.

Question 6

INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding the use of a “special flashing light”?
Select one:

a.
It must be placed as far aft as possible

b.
It must be red in color

c.
It must not show through an arc of more than 67.5 degrees

d.
It must be yellow in color

Answer 6

D. It must be yellow in color

Question 7

INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters in length would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved “special anchorage area”?
Select one:

a. 4
b. 3
c. 1
d. 2

Answer 7

D. 2

Question 8

INLAND ONLY What MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
Select one:

a.
The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.

b.
Two all-round yellow lights at each end of the tow.

c.
Two all-round red lights at each end of the tow.

d.
A black cone, apex upward.

Answer 8

A. The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.

Question 9

INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
Select one:

a.
Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight.

b.
Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight.

c.
Sidelights and a special flashing light.

d.
Sidelights and a sternlight.

Answer 9

C. Sidelights and a special flashing light.

Question 10

INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?

a. The vessel that is towing regardless of the current.
b. Either vessel.
c. The vessel down-bound with a following current.
d. The vessel going upstream stemming the current.

Answer 10

C. The vessel down-bound with a following current.

Question 11

INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals are required to be sounded on inland waters by _________________.
Select one:

a.
power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another

b.
all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another

c.
power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another

d.
all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another

Answer 11

A. power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another

Question 12

INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length that is anchored at night in a “special anchorage area designated by the Secretary”________________________.

Select one:

a.
need show a light only on the approach of another vessel

b.
must show one white light

c.
need not show any lights

d.
must show two white lights

Answer 12

C. need not show any lights

Question 13

INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals are required to be sounded on inland waters when _______________.
Select one:

a.
two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

b.
two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross at a distance of one mile

c.
two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of each other

d.
two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting at a distance of one quarter mile

Answer 13

A. two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

Question 14

INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
Select one:

a.
“I intend to leave you on my port side.”

b.
“I am turning to port.”

c.
“I am turning to starboard.”

d.
“I intend to leave you on my starboard side.”

Answer 14

A. “I intend to leave you on my port side.”

Question 15

INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST signal should be ________________.
Select one:

a.
one short blast

b.
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

c.
two short blasts

d.
two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

Answer 15

C. two short blasts

Question 16

INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel that is anchored must ______________________.
Select one:

a.
ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of not more than two minutes.

b.
sound three distinct strokes on her bell.

c.
rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.

d.
make an efficient sound signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.

Answer 16

C. rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute.

Question 17

INLAND ONLY Your in charge of a vessel that is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange ________________.
Select one:

a.
two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard

b.
two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

c.
one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard

d.
one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

Answer 17

D. one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

Question 18

INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels according to the Rules of the Road?
Select one:

a.
All of the above

b.
A vessel having a following current will propose the manner of passage in any case where two vessels are meeting.

c.
You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

d.
You should keep to that side of the channel, which is on your port side.

Answer 18

C. You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.

Question 19

INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts on their whistle. What should be your next action?
Select one:

a.
Hold your course and speed.

b.
Pass astern of the other vessel.

c.
Sound the danger signal.

d.
Pass on the other vessel’s starboard side.

Answer 19

C. Sound the danger signal.

Question 20

INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel, with a following current, on the Western Rivers, is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is true?
Select one:

a.
The downbound vessel is not required initiate the required maneuvering signals.

b.
The downbound vessel shall not propose the manner and place of passage.

c.
The upbound vessel has the right-of-way.

d.
The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.

Answer 20

D. The downbound vessel has the right-of-way.