Rules Of The Road

Question 1

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 1

True

Question 2

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

Answer 2

To any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 3

INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.

Answer 3

Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Any condition where visibility is restricted

Question 5

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

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

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

Answer 6

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

Question 7

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

Answer 7

May be using nets, lines, or trawls

Question 8

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

Answer 8

Immediate danger

Question 9

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

Answer 9

Restricted in her ability to maneuver

Question 10

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

Answer 10

She can be observed visually from the other vessel

Question 11

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

Answer 11

She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

Question 12

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

Answer 12

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

Question 13

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

Answer 13

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

Question 14

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

Answer 14

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

Question 15

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 15

TRUE

Question 16

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

Answer 16

TRUE

Question 17

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

Answer 17

A power-driven vessel

Question 18

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 18

TRUE

Question 19

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

Answer 19

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

Question 20

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 20

TRUE

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Greatest breadth

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Avoid collision; allow more time to assess the situation; or pass at a safe distance

Question 23

Avoid collision; allow more time to assess the situation; or pass at a safe distance

Answer 23

TRUE

Question 24

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?

Answer 24

Fishing Vessel

Question 25

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

Answer 25

Generally steady bearing and decreasing range

Question 26

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

Answer 26

True

Question 27

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

Answer 27

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

Question 28

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

Answer 28

You can take proper and effective action to avoid collision

Question 29

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

Answer 29

FALSE

Question 30

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

Answer 30

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

Question 31

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 31

Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

Question 32

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

Answer 32

Not result in another close quarters situation

Question 33

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

Answer 33

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

Question 34

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

Answer 34

The action must be positive and made in ample time.

Question 35

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

Answer 35

Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane

Question 36

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

Answer 36

At all times

Question 37

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?

Answer 37

TRUE

Question 38

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

Answer 38

There is any doubt that a risk of collision exists

Question 39

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 39

20 meters

Question 40

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?

Answer 40

TRUE

Question 41

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies _______________________.

Answer 41

At all times

Question 42

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A “head on” situation shall be deemed to exist at night when a power-driven vessel sees another power-driven vessel ahead and…

Answer 42

Both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible

Question 43

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?

Answer 43

Stern light only

Question 44

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Your vessel is the give-way vessel in a crossing situation. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 44

TRUE

Question 45

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?

Answer 45

The one to windward

Question 46

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If a sailing vessel with the wind on the port side sees a sailing vessel to windward and cannot tell whether the other vessel has the wind on the port or starboard side, she shall _____________.

Answer 46

Keep out of the way of the other vessel

Question 47

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other to starboard must keep out of the way if ________________________________.

Answer 47

The situation involves risk of collision

Question 48

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, each vessel shall _______________________.

Answer 48

Alter course to starboard

Question 49

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels are required by the Rules to keep out of the way of sailing vessels except _________________________.

Answer 49

When the sailing vessel is overtaking

Question 50

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of?

Answer 50

Not Under Command (NUC); Restricted in her Ability to Maneuver (RAM); Fishing Vessel; Sailing Vessel. NOTE: A CBD would not be included within this answer because this question askes for BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND and we know that a CBD is NOT recognized on Inland waters according to the Rules.

Question 51

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules of the Road state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear when _____________________.

Answer 51

She is past and clear of the other vessel

Question 52

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 2.5 miles to port. You believe that risk of collision exists. You should _______________________.

Answer 52

Take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate

Question 53

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway you sight another power-driven vessel dead-ahead showing both the red and green sidelights. The required action to take would be to…

Answer 53

Alter your course to starboard

Question 54

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a stand-on vessel is _________________.

Answer 54

Required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision.

Question 55

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a give-way vessel in a crossing situation. What should you NOT do in obeying the Rules?

Answer 55

Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel.

Question 56

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While operating on open water, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel sailing located on the fishing vessel’s starboard side. Which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

Answer 56

The fishing vessel because it is fishing.

Question 57

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway when you sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the “stand-on” vessel?

Answer 57

The sailboat, because it is under sail.

Question 58

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a _____________.

Answer 58

Not Under Command (NUC); Restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)

Question 59

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible, _________________.

Answer 59

Turn to port for a vessel on her own port side

Question 60

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a situation where a sailing vessel is OVERTAKING a power-driven vessel would require the sailing vessel to keep out of the way of the power-driven vessel. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 60

TRUE

Question 61

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are on the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?

Answer 61

When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action

Question 62

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules (Rule 19) for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels _____________.

Answer 62

Navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility

Question 63

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By radar alone, you detect a vessel ahead on a collision course, about 2 miles distant. Your radar plot shows this to be a meeting situation. You should _____________________.

Answer 63

Turn to starboard

Question 64

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. She is required by the Rules to reduce her speed to __________________________.

Answer 64

Bare steerageway

Question 65

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are operating a power-driven vessel in fog. Your vessel is proceeding at a safe speed when you hear a fog signal ahead of you. The Rules require you to navigate with caution and, if danger of collision exists ____________________.

Answer 65

Reduce to bare steerageway

Question 66

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When operating in fog and other vessels are detected by radar you should maneuver in ample time if a close-quarters situation is developing. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 66

TRUE

Question 67

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a vessel operating in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must _______________________.

Answer 67

Slow to bare steerageway

Question 68

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway operating in restricted visibility. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. You must _______________________.

Answer 68

Slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution

Question 69

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. You should ______________.

Answer 69

Take avoiding action as soon as possible

Question 70

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While operating in restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall __________________.

Answer 70

Avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam

Question 71

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility you hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You MUST __________________.

Answer 71

Reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course if necessary

Question 72

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object is being towed, where the length of the tow is 100 meters, shall show ________________.

Answer 72

A diamond shape

Question 73

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required to show both forward and aft masthead lights?

Answer 73

50 meters

Question 74

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display _________________________.

Answer 74

Two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight

Question 75

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel 25 meters in length is pushing barges ahead. How many white masthead lights is the vessel REQUIRED to show at night?

Answer 75

Two

Question 76

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel when it is being towed?

Answer 76

A diamond

Question 77

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven when underway exhibits the same lights as a ______________.

Answer 77

Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit

Question 78

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which Lights must sailboats show when underway at night?

Answer 78

Red and green sidelights and a sternlight.

Question 79

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a __________________________.

Answer 79

Sternlight

Question 80

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According the the Rules of the Road a “flashing light” by the definition given in the rules, is a light that _____________.

Answer 80

Flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute

Question 81

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of…

Answer 81

A power-driven vessel, not towing

Question 82

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be required by the Rules to be carried above a vessel’s sternlight ________________.

Answer 82

Only if she is towing astern

Question 83

INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, during the day she may display________________.

Answer 83

A cylinder

Question 84

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights do the rules require a barge being towed astern at night to display?

Answer 84

Sidelights and a sternlight.

Question 85

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring provisions or cargo at sea shall display during the day…

Answer 85

Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle one a diamond

Question 86

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape would a vessel aground show during daylight?

Answer 86

Three black balls in a vertical line.

Question 87

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night is required to display ____________________.

Answer 87

Sidelights and a sternlight

Question 88

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining a vessel’s side lights may be displayed on a ____________________.

Answer 88

15-meter sailing vessel

Question 89

INTERNATIONAL ONLY At night, a power-driven vessel underway of less than 7 meters in length where its maximum speed does not exceed 7 knots may show, as a minimum _________________.

Answer 89

One all-round white light

Question 90

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?

Answer 90

A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow.

Question 91

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?

Answer 91

A 50-meter power-driven vessel.

Question 92

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent, which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel ______________________.

Answer 92

Overtaking another

Question 93

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should ____________________.

Answer 93

Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted

Question 94

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway, in fog, when you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could indicate a vessel ______________________.

Answer 94

Not under command

Question 95

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A “short blast” has a duration of __________________.

Answer 95

1 second

Question 96

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Each prolonged blast on whistle signals used by a power-driven vessel in restricted visibility, whether making way or underway but not making way, is ____________________.

Answer 96

Four to six seconds

Question 97

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal does a power-driven vessel sound when making way in fog?

Answer 97

One prolonged blast every two minutes.

Question 98

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND while operating a power-driven vessel and approaching a bend in the channel where vessels approaching from the opposite direction cannot be seen. You should sound _____________________.

Answer 98

One blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration

Question 99

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel underway sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel _______________.

Answer 99

I am altering course to starboard

Question 100

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes _______________.

Answer 100

One prolonged blast

Question 101

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the danger signal used for?

Answer 101

It indicates doubt as to another vessels actions.

Question 102

INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel, which intends to PASS on the other vessel’s port side would sound________________.

Answer 102

Two prolonged followed by two short blasts

Question 103

INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel sailing is overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, so as to pass on the power-driven vessel’s port side. The overtaken vessel will have to move to facilitate passage. The sailing vessel is the _______________________.

Answer 103

Give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

Question 104

INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no course changes are made. You should…

Answer 104

Hold course and sound no whistle signal.

Question 105

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel enters fog. You stop your engines and the vessel is dead in the water. Which fog signal should you sound?

Answer 105

Two prolonged blasts every two minutes.

Question 106

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?

Answer 106

Either vessel

Question 107

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction shall sound _______________________.

Answer 107

One prolonged blast

Question 108

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which sound signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?

Answer 108

Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle.

Question 109

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts.What does this signal indicate?

Answer 109

A vessel towing.

Question 110

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is ____________________.

Answer 110

4 to 6 seconds

Question 111

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is __________________.

Answer 111

At anchor

Question 112

INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel that is anchored must ______________________.

Answer 112

Rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute

Question 113

INLAND ONLY What color light does the Rules require regarding the use of a “special flashing light”?

Answer 113

It must be yellow in color.

Question 114

INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals are required to be sounded on inland waters by _________________.

Answer 114

Power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another

Question 115

INLAND ONLY You are operating a power-driven vessel a narrow channel, with a following current, on the Western Rivers, is meeting an upbound vessel the downbound vessel has the right-of-way. TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 115

TRUE

Question 116

INLAND ONLY At night what MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?

Answer 116

The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.

Question 117

INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?

Answer 117

The vessel down-bound with a following current.

Question 118

INLAND ONLY If a tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?

Answer 118

Two towing lights.

Question 119

INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?

Answer 119

“I intend to leave you on my port side.”

Question 120

INLAND ONLY Vessel constrained by her draft is a term NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? TRUE or FALSE?

Answer 120

TRUE

Question 121

INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals are required to be sounded on inland waters when _______________.

Answer 121

Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

Question 122

INLAND ONLY Your in charge of a vessel that is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange ________________.

Answer 122

One short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port

Question 123

INLAND ONLY A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Great Lakes, Western Rivers, or waters specified by the Secretary, sees another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?

Answer 123

The vessel moving downstream with a following current.

Question 124

INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST signal should be ________________.

Answer 124

Two short blasts

Question 125

INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, that is not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?

Answer 125

Sidelights and a special flashing light.

Question 126

INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel head-on and sound one short blast as a passing signal. The other vessel answers with two short blasts on their whistle. What should be your next action?

Answer 126

Sound the danger signal.

Question 127

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, “Inland Waters” includes _________________.

Answer 127

The Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary

Question 128

INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length that is anchored at night in a “special anchorage area designated by the Secretary” ___________.

Answer 128

Need not show any lights

Question 129

INLAND ONLY According to the Rules of the Road you should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel or fairway. TRUE or FALSE

Answer 129

TRUE

Question 130

INLAND ONLY Your operating a vessel that must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will pass safely. You must _______________________.

Answer 130

Sound the danger signal

Question 131

INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters in length would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved “special anchorage area”?

Answer 131

2