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Module 1: Rules of the Road General > Part A: General > Flashcards

Part A: General Flashcards

1
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel whose anchor is fouled is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules, except where otherwise required, the term “vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes any lakes within state boundaries. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel travelling at a speed greater than that of the current. TRUE or FALSE?

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False

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using fishing apparatus, which restricts her maneuverability. TRUE or FALSE

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TRUE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules of the Road, a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM) is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is “underway” according to the Rules. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when the Master enters it in the ship’s log. TRUE or False?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is “engaged in fishing” when _______________________.

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She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the water surrounding any islands of the United States. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes barges. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.

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Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which from the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

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TRUE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a “special circumstance.” TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance according to the Rules.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” as defined by the Rules refers _____________________.

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To any condition where visibility is restricted

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel transferring cargo while underway is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery onboard whether in use or not. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she has any fishing gear on board. TRUE or FALSE?

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to define a “vessel engaged in fishing”?

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May be using nets, lines, or trawls

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21
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel aground is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE

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FALSE

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when _____________________.

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She can be observed visually from the other vessel

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23
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.

A

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

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24
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a “vessel not under command” as a vessel which ______________________.

A

Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

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25
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, applies to ______________.

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Any condition where visibility is restricted

26
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore is “underway” under the Rules of the Road.

A

FALSE

27
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?

A

Whether the nature of the vessel’s work limits maneuverability required by the Rules

28
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules the term “Vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

29
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

30
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which due to adverse weather conditions is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

31
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit is NOT to be regarded as a vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

32
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a “power-driven vessel” under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

33
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel with propelling machinery in use. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

34
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

35
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word “breadth” mean?

A

Greatest breadth

36
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel picking up a navigation mark is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

37
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes sailing ships. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

38
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when there are no other vessels around. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

39
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to visibility of less than one-half of a mile. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

40
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes nondisplacement craft. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

41
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when operating in a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

42
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers to any condition where visibility is restricted. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

43
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel in a towing operation that restricts the ability of the vessel and her tow to change their course is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

44
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel drifting with the engine off is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

45
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which _________________.

A

From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules

46
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which has lost steering and is unable to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

47
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be observed by radar. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

48
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.

A

A power-driven vessel

49
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel “restricted in her ability to maneuver” is one which through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

50
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she is using any type of gear, other than lines. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

51
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.

A

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

52
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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

53
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered “engaged in fishing” according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.

A

Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)

54
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel at anchor with the engine running is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

55
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers as only to visibility where you cannot see shore. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

56
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel making way against the current. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

57
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INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes the coastline of the United States, out to one mile offshore. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

58
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary, to avoid __________________.

A

Immediate danger

59
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers only to fog. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

60
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

61
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the Rules as a vessel __________________________.

A

Restricted in her ability to maneuver

62
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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when her fog signal can be heard. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

Module 1: Rules of the Road General (2 decks)

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