RR Lesson 1 Flashcards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when her gear extends more than 100 meters from the vessel. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes sailing ships. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
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?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.
A power-driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?
Whether the nature of the vessel’s work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
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
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel transferring cargo while underway is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules, if necessary, to avoid __________.
Necessary to avoid immediate danger
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?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “restricted visibility” as used in the Rules refers to any condition where visibility is restricted. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY: For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “inland waters” includes any lakes within state boundaries. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term “vessel” includes nondisplacement craft. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel aground is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when she has any fishing gear on board. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel whose anchor is fouled is NOT classified as “restricted in her ability to maneuver.” TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary, to avoid __________________.
Immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel making way against the current. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE
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?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, applies to ______________.
Any condition where visibility is restricted
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?
FALSE
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?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel drifting with the engine off is “underway” under the Rules of the Road. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
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?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.
Necessary to avoid immediate danger