Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Module 1: Rules of the Road General > PART B - Steering and Sailing Rules > Flashcards

PART B - Steering and Sailing Rules Flashcards

1
Q

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You are required to back down. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist whenever a vessel crosses ahead of the intended track of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You MAY sound the danger signal.

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall avoid crossing the channel at right angles. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall not overtake any vessels within the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should ________________________.

A

Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In narrow channels, vessels of less than what length shall not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside the channel?

A

20 meters

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel not under command is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if ______________________________.

A

There is any doubt that a risk of collision exists

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume the other vessel is also in doubt. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall keep as close as possible to the edge of the channel on her port side. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is directed by the Rules to avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel while operating in a narrow channel or fairway?

A

Fishing Vessel

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only at night. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must _____________.

A

Not result in another close quarters situation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies _________________.

A

In restricted Visibility; between dusk and dawn; and in heavy traffic

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: “safe speed” is defined as that speed where you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The maneuverability of a vessel is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include _____________________.

A

State of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining “safe speed,” you must take into account the presence of background lights at night. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: “safe speed” is defined as that speed where no wake comes from your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You should sound one short blast to show that you are holding course and speed.

A

FALSE

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

INLAND ONLY: You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You must sound the danger signal.

A

TRUE

23
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel equipped with operational radar must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE

A

True

24
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel should at all times proceed at a “safe speed”. “Safe speed” is defined as that speed where ________________________.

A

You can take proper and effective action to avoid collision

25
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining “safe speed,” you must take into account the draft of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

26
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________.

A

Keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side

27
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to ________________________.

A

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to ________________________.

28
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist whenever two vessels approach from opposite directions. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

29
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel engaged in surveying is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

30
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel when nearing a bend in the channel shall keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

31
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel when nearing a bend in the channel shall sound a long blast of the whistle.

A

FALSE

32
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) ________________.

A

Generally steady bearing and decreasing range

33
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules require that any action taken to avoid collision must be positive and made in ample time. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

34
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: “safe speed” is defined as that speed where you are traveling slower than surrounding vessels. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

35
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid a collision must be accompanied by sound signals. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

36
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume you are the give way vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

37
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only during restricted visibility. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

38
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained at all times. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

39
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when you sight a loaded tankship off your port bow coming up the channel. According to the Rules you CANNOT impede the safe passage of the tankship. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

40
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The Rules state that risk of collision shall be deemed to exist if the bearing of an approaching vessel does not appreciably change. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

41
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A proper lookout shall be maintained only at night and during restricted visibility. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

42
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume there is risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

43
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining “safe speed,” you must take into account the maneuverability of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

TRUE

44
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall not overtake any vessels within the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

45
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies _______________________.

A

At all times

46
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed _________________________.

A

At all times

47
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining “safe speed”, the maximum horsepower of your vessel must be taken into account. TRUE of FALSE?

A

FALSE

48
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel of less than 20 meters in length is directed not to impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate inside a narrow channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

49
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel equipped with operational radar must use their radar to obtain early warning of risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE?

A

TRUE

50
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?

A

The action must be positive and made in ample time.

51
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: According to the rules, any action taken to avoid a collision must include changing the vessel’s speed. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

52
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel approaching a narrow channel shall anchor only in the middle of the channel. TRUE or FALSE?

A

FALSE

53
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT _________________.

A

Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane

54
Q

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In determining “safe speed,” you must take into account the maximum horsepower of your vessel. TRUE or FALSE

A

FALSE

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

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions