RR Lesson 1

Question 1

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

Answer 1

FALSE

Question 2

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

Answer 2

TRUE

Question 3

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?

Answer 3

FALSE

Question 4

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

Answer 4

A power-driven vessel

Question 5

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

Answer 5

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

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

FALSE

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

Question 9

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?

Answer 9

FALSE

Question 10

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

Answer 10

TRUE

Question 11

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

Answer 11

FALSE

Question 12

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

Answer 12

TRUE

Question 13

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

Answer 13

FALSE

Question 14

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

Answer 14

FALSE

Question 15

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

Answer 15

TRUE

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Immediate danger

Question 17

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

Answer 17

FALSE

Question 18

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?

Answer 18

TRUE

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 20

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?

Answer 20

FALSE

Question 21

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?

Answer 21

TRUE

Question 22

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

Answer 22

TRUE

Question 23

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?

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Necessary to avoid immediate danger

Question 25

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

Answer 25

FALSE

Question 26

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?

Answer 26

FALSE

Question 27

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?

Answer 27

FALSE

Question 28

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

Answer 28

FALSE

Question 29

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

Answer 29

FALSE

Question 30

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?

Answer 30

FALSE

Question 31

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

Answer 31

TRUE

Question 32

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?

Answer 32

FALSE

Question 33

INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.

Answer 33

Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

Question 34

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

Answer 34

FALSE

Question 35

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

Answer 35

TRUE

Question 36

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?

Answer 36

TRUE

Question 37

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

Answer 37

She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

Question 38

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

Answer 38

TRUE

Question 39

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

Answer 39

TRUE

Question 40

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

Answer 40

FALSE

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

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?

Answer 42

FALSE

Question 43

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

Answer 43

TRUE

Question 44

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

Answer 44

FALSE

Question 45

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

Answer 45

TRUE

Question 46

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

Answer 46

FALSE

Question 47

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

Answer 47

FALSE

Question 48

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

Answer 48

To any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 49

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean?

Answer 49

Greatest breadth

Question 50

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?

Answer 50

FALSE

Question 51

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?

Answer 51

FALSE

Question 52

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

Answer 52

Restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 53

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

Answer 53

May be using nets, lines, or trawls

Question 54

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

Answer 54

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

Question 55

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?

Answer 55

FALSE

Question 56

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

Answer 56

TRUE

Question 57

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

Answer 57

She can be observed visually from the other vessel

Question 58

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?

Answer 58

TRUE

Question 59

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

Answer 59

FALSE

Question 60

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?

Answer 60

FALSE

Question 61

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

Answer 61

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

Question 62

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

Answer 62

FALSE