Part A - General

Question 1

True or false :

these rules shall apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected there with navigable by seagoing vessels?

Answer 1

True

Question 2

True or False :

Special rules consist of the United States inland rules ; they cover the Great Lakes, western rivers and waterways?

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Submarines may display, as a distinctive means of identification what kind of light?

Answer 3

An intermittent flashing Amber (yellow in color) beacon with 1 flash per second of 3 seconds, then 3 seconds off.

Question 4

Which rule or rules can exonerate a vessel from the consequences of a collision?

Answer 4

Nothing in these rules can exonerate anyone.

Question 5

What are the primary purpose of the Rules of the Road?

Answer 5

To prevent collisions at sea.

Bonus : “rule of good seamanship” is an unofficial rule which recognizes that no set of rules can address every possible situation and departure from these rules may be necessary to avoid immediate danger.

Question 6

A vessel engaged in laying, servicing, or picking up a navigation mark, submarine cable, or pipeline is considered to be what?

Answer 6

Restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 7

A vessel engaged in a towing operation that severely restricts the towing vessel and her tow in their ability to deviate from their course are known as what?

Answer 7

Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 8

All of these examples are what:

Vessel engaged in dredging , surveying or underwater operations
Engaged in replenishment or transferring persons, provisions, or cargo while underway
Engaged in the launching or recovery of aircraft
Engaged in mine clearance

Answer 8

A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver