Rules of the Road

Question 1

Both INT & INL A vessel transferring cargo while underway is classified by Rules as a vessel

Answer 1

Restricted in her ability to manuver

Question 2

Both INT & INL Which vessel is, by definition, unable to keep out of the way of another vessel

Answer 2

Vessel restricted in her ability to manuver

Question 3

Both INT & INL The term ‘restricted visibility’ as used in the Rules refers

Answer 3

To any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 4

Both INT & INL To be considered ‘engaged in fishing’ according to the RoR a vessel must be

Answer 4

Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability

Question 5

INT ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply

Answer 5

Upon the high seas and connnecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

Question 6

Both INT & INL The Navigational Rules define a ‘vessel not under command’ as a vessel which

Answer 6

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

Question 7

Both INT & INL Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as a vessel ‘restricted in her ability to manuver’

Answer 7

A vessel pushing and a vessel being pushed when connected in a composite unit

Question 8

Both INT & INL A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines, under the Rules the Road, the vessel is

Answer 8

A power driven vessel

Question 9

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

Answer 9

any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 10

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a “special circumstance” under the Rules?

Answer 10

More than two vessels meeting

Question 11

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules except where otherwise required the term

Answer 11

“Vessel” includes seaplanes

Question 12

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “power-driven vessel” refers to any vessel

Answer 12

with propelling machinery in use

Question 13

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is “restricted in her ability to maneuver”?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

immediate danger

Question 15

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is “underway” according to the Rules

Answer 15

A purse seiner hauling her nets

Question 16

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is “engaged in fishing” when

Answer 16

she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

Question 17

A vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when

Answer 17

she can be observed visually from the other vessel

Question 18

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

Answer 18

Greatest breadth

Question 19

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a “vessel engaged in fishing”

Answer 19

The vessel may be using nets, lines, or trawls.

Question 20

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

Answer 20

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

Question 21

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

Answer 21

not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

Question 22

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel shall avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel constrained by her draft

Answer 22

A fishing vessel.

Question 23

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining “safe speed”, all of the following must be taken into account
EXCEPT the

Answer 23

maximum horsepower of your vessel

Question 24

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel and are not sure whether danger of collision exists. You must assume

Answer 24

there is risk of collision

Question 25

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies

Answer 25

at all times

Question 26

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

Answer 26

20 meters

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lookout shall be maintained

Answer 28

at all times

Question 29

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

Answer 29

not result in another close quarters situation

Question 30

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

Answer 30

generally steady bearing and decreasing range

Question 31

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

Answer 31

at all times

Question 32

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which factor is listed in the Rules as one which must be taken into account when determining safe speed

Answer 32

The maneuverability of the vessel.

Question 33

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to

Answer 33

allow more time to assess the situation

Question 34

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. Which statement is correct?

Answer 34

You cannot impede the safe passage of the tankship.

Question 35

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning a vessel equipped with operational
radar?

Answer 35

She must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision.

Question 36

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

Answer 36

proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane

Question 37

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

Answer 37

you can take proper and effective action to avoid collision

Question 38

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

Answer 38

The action must be positive and made in ample time.