Rule of the Road

Question 1

What are the determining factors for establishing safe speed?

Answer 1

Visibility-traffic density-backlighting-vessel limitations/characteristics-state of the wind, sea, currents-proximity to navigational hazards-draft to water depth

Question 2

What are additional considerations to safe speed w/ RADAR equipped vessels?

Answer 2

effect of sea state, rain other weather-characteristics, limitation and efficiency of RADAR equipment-constraints to RADAR range scale-possibility of small vessels, ice or other floating objects-the number, location and movement of vessels-the more exact assessment of visibility when RADAR is used to determine the range of vessels or objects in the vicinity

Question 3

In international waters when overtaking another vessel on their stbd side the proper sound signal is:

Answer 3

2 prolonged blast followed by 1 short blasts

Question 4

In international waters as the overtaken vessel when you agree to a proposed overtaking situation the proper sound signal is:

Answer 4

1 prolonged blast, 1 short, one prolonged, one short.

Question 5

Vessel showing 3 vertically stacked all-around lights red-white-red; mast head light; side lights; stern light International or inland

Answer 5

Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver under way less than 50 meters

Question 6

Vessel displaying 1 mast head light fwd, second mast head light higher and aft, 3 vertically stacked all-around red lights, side lights, stern light

Answer 6

Vessel greater 50 m in length constrained by draft

Question 7

Vessel displaying a cylinder

Answer 7

Vessel constrained by her draft

Question 8

What is the arc of visibility of mast head lights, side lights, stern lights?

Answer 8

225, 112.5, 135

Question 9

What is the range of visibility of navigation lights on vessels over 50 meters?

Answer 9

6 miles on mast lights, 3 miles on all others.

Question 10

What is the required range of visibility of navigation light for vessels between 12 meters and 50 meters?

Answer 10

5 NM for mast lights, 2 NM for all others except for vessels less than 20 Meters then 3 for Mast head and 2 for all other.

Question 11

What is the required range of nav lights for vessels less than 12 meters?

Answer 11

2 mast head, 1 side light, all other 2.

Question 12

What type of light and the required range of visibility for an inconspicuous, partly submerged object being towed?

Answer 12

A white all-around light 3 miles.

Question 13

For Inland rules what is the range of visibility for a special flashing light on all size of vessels?

Answer 13

2 miles.

Question 14

International sound signal for altering course to starboard?

Answer 14

1 short blast

Question 15

international sound signal for altering course to port?

Answer 15

2 short blasts

Question 16

International and Inland sound signal for operating in astern propulsion?

Answer 16

3 short blasts

Question 17

International signal for agreement to overtaking situation?

Answer 17

1 prolonged, 1 short, 1 prolonged, 1 short

Question 18

International and inland for approaching bend–also inland for departing berth.

Answer 18

1 prolonged blast.

Question 19

International signal for overtaking on starboard side in narrow channel?

Answer 19

2 prolonged and 1 short.

Question 20

International sound signal for overtaking on port side in narrow channel?

Answer 20

2 prolonged and 2 short.

Question 21

Danger signal international and inland?

Answer 21

5 short blasts.

Question 22

I intend/agree to meet you port to port?

Answer 22

1 short blast.

Question 23

I intend/agree to meet starboard to starboard?

Answer 23

2 short blasts.

Question 24

I intend/agree to overtake you on your starboard side?

Answer 24

1 short blast.

Question 25

I intend/agree to overtake you on your port side?

Answer 25

2 short blasts.

Question 26

Required sound signaling device for vessel less than 12 meters?

Answer 26

some other means of making efficient sound signal.

Question 27

International–Required sound signal device for vessel 12 to 20 meters?

Answer 27

A whistle.

Question 28

International–Required sound signal for vessel over 20 meters?

Answer 28

A whistle and a bell.

Question 29

International and inland–Required sound signal for vessel over 100 meters

Answer 29

A whistle, bell and gong.

Question 30

Inland–Required sound signal for vessel over 12 meters?

Answer 30

A whistle and bell.

Question 31

What sound signal is made by a power-driven vessel underway in restricted visibility?

Answer 31

1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes.

Question 32

What sound signal is made by a power-driven vessel underway but not making way in restricted visibility?

Answer 32

2 prolonged blast every 2 minutes.

Question 33

Which vessels sound a signal every 2 minutes consisting of 1 prolonged blast followed by 2 short blasts?

Answer 33

While underway in restricted visibility: towing, sailing, fishing/trawling, not under command, restricted in ability to maneuver, constrained by draft vessels.

Question 34

What signal does a manned barge make in restricted visibility make when being towed?

Answer 34

1 prolonged blast followed by 3 short blasts.