Rules Of The Road Flashcards
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” as defined by the Rules refers _____________________.
To any condition where visibility is restricted
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply _____________________________.
Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term “restricted visibility” when used by the rules, applies to ______________.
Any condition where visibility is restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is “underway” according to the Rules. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered “engaged in fishing” according to the Rules of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.
Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to define a “vessel engaged in fishing”?
May be using nets, lines, or trawls
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary, to avoid __________________.
Immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the Rules as a vessel __________________________.
Restricted in her ability to maneuver
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is “in sight” of another vessel when _____________________.
She can be observed visually from the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is “engaged in fishing” when _______________________.
She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a “special circumstance.” TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance according to the Rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The NAVIGATION RULES define a “vessel not under command” as a vessel which ______________________.
Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
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 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 For the purpose of the Rules the term “Vessel” includes seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
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 A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a “power-driven vessel” under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
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 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 What does the word “breadth” mean?
Greatest breadth
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines to ________________________.
Avoid collision; allow more time to assess the situation; or pass at a safe distance
Avoid collision; allow more time to assess the situation; or pass at a safe distance
TRUE
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?
Fishing Vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has a(n) ________________.
Generally steady bearing and decreasing range
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel equipped with operational radar must use this equipment to obtain early warning of risk of collision. TRUE or FALSE
True
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Those factors include _____________________.
State of wind, sea, and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel should at all times proceed at a “safe speed”. “Safe speed” is defined as that speed where ________________________.
You can take proper and effective action to avoid collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In determining “safe speed”, the maximum horsepower of your vessel must be taken into account. TRUE of FALSE?
FALSE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall _____________________.
Keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should ________________________.
Not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel, any action taken to avoid collision must _____________.
Not result in another close quarters situation
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding look-outs applies _________________.
In restricted Visibility; between dusk and dawn; and in heavy traffic
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?
The action must be positive and made in ample time.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel using a traffic separation scheme shall NOT _________________.
Proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel must proceed at a safe speed _________________________.
At all times
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?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision is considered to exist if ______________________________.
There is any doubt that a risk of collision exists
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?
20 meters
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?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rule regarding lookouts applies _______________________.
At all times
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…
Both sidelights and masthead light(s) are visible
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two vessels are in an overtaking situation. Which of the lights on the overtaken vessel will the overtaking vessel see?
Stern light only
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?
TRUE
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?
The one to windward
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 _____________.
Keep out of the way of the other vessel
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 ________________________________.
The situation involves risk of collision
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, each vessel shall _______________________.
Alter course to starboard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Power-driven vessels are required by the Rules to keep out of the way of sailing vessels except _________________________.
When the sailing vessel is overtaking
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of?
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.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules of the Road state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear when _____________________.
She is past and clear of the other vessel
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 _______________________.
Take avoiding action only after giving the give-way vessel time to take action, and determining that her action is not appropriate
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…
Alter your course to starboard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a stand-on vessel is _________________.
Required to maintain course and speed in a crossing situation but may take action to avoid collision.
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?
Cross ahead of the stand-on vessel.
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?
The fishing vessel because it is fishing.
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?
The sailboat, because it is under sail.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway and fishing shall keep out of the way of a _____________.
Not Under Command (NUC); Restricted in her ability to maneuver (RAM)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If it becomes necessary for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision, she shall NOT, if possible, _________________.
Turn to port for a vessel on her own port side
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?
TRUE
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?
When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules (Rule 19) for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels _____________.
Navigating in or near an area of restricted visibility
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 _____________________.
Turn to starboard
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 __________________________.
Bare steerageway
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 ____________________.
Reduce to bare steerageway
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
TRUE
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 _______________________.
Slow to bare steerageway
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 _______________________.
Slow to bare steerageway and navigate with caution
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 ______________.
Take avoiding action as soon as possible
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 __________________.
Avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam
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 __________________.
Reduce her speed to the minimum at which she can be kept on her course if necessary
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel or object is being towed, where the length of the tow is 100 meters, shall show ________________.
A diamond shape
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum length of an anchored vessel which is required to show both forward and aft masthead lights?
50 meters
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel not under command shall display _________________________.
Two red lights at night and two black balls during daylight
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?
Two
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown on a partly submerged vessel when it is being towed?
A diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven when underway exhibits the same lights as a ______________.
Pushing vessel and a vessel being pushed, when they are in a composite unit
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which Lights must sailboats show when underway at night?
Red and green sidelights and a sternlight.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing light is a yellow light having the same characteristics as a __________________________.
Sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According the the Rules of the Road a “flashing light” by the definition given in the rules, is a light that _____________.
Flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A towing vessel pushing a barge ahead and rigidly connected in a composite unit shall show the lights of…
A power-driven vessel, not towing
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A single towing light will be required by the Rules to be carried above a vessel’s sternlight ________________.
Only if she is towing astern
INTERNATIONAL ONLY If a vessel displays three all-round red lights in a vertical line at night, during the day she may display________________.
A cylinder
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What lights do the rules require a barge being towed astern at night to display?
Sidelights and a sternlight.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring provisions or cargo at sea shall display during the day…
Three black shapes in a vertical line; the highest and lowest shall be balls and the middle one a diamond
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape would a vessel aground show during daylight?
Three black balls in a vertical line.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed at night is required to display ____________________.
Sidelights and a sternlight
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A lantern combining a vessel’s side lights may be displayed on a ____________________.
15-meter sailing vessel
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 _________________.
One all-round white light
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, which vessel MUST show two masthead lights in a vertical line?
A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is required to exhibit forward and after masthead lights when underway?
A 50-meter power-driven vessel.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, a signal of intent, which must be answered by the other vessel, is sounded by a vessel ______________________.
Overtaking another
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. You should ____________________.
Sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
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 ______________________.
Not under command
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A “short blast” has a duration of __________________.
1 second
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 ____________________.
Four to six seconds
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal does a power-driven vessel sound when making way in fog?
One prolonged blast every two minutes.
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 _____________________.
One blast, 4 to 6 seconds in duration
INTERNATIONAL ONLY A vessel underway sounds one short blast. This signal indicates the vessel _______________.
I am altering course to starboard
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, A vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes _______________.
One prolonged blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the danger signal used for?
It indicates doubt as to another vessels actions.
INTERNATIONAL ONLY In a narrow channel, an overtaking vessel, which intends to PASS on the other vessel’s port side would sound________________.
Two prolonged followed by two short blasts
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 _______________________.
Give-way vessel and would sound two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
INTERNATIONAL ONLY You are approaching another vessel and will pass starboard to starboard without danger if no course changes are made. You should…
Hold course and sound no whistle signal.
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?
Two prolonged blasts every two minutes.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound the danger signal?
Either vessel
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 _______________________.
One prolonged blast
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which sound signal indicates doubt that sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?
Five short and rapid blasts of the whistle.
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?
A vessel towing.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle is ____________________.
4 to 6 seconds
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel sounding a fog signal of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast is indicating that the vessel is __________________.
At anchor
INLAND ONLY In fog, a 25 meter vessel that is anchored must ______________________.
Rapidly ring her bell for 5 seconds at intervals of no more than 1 minute
INLAND ONLY What color light does the Rules require regarding the use of a “special flashing light”?
It must be yellow in color.
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals are required to be sounded on inland waters by _________________.
Power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
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?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY At night what MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.
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?
The vessel down-bound with a following current.
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?
Two towing lights.
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?
“I intend to leave you on my port side.”
INLAND ONLY Vessel constrained by her draft is a term NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules? TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY One and two short blast signals are required to be sounded on inland waters when _______________.
Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile
INLAND ONLY Your in charge of a vessel that is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange ________________.
One short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
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?
The vessel moving downstream with a following current.
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 ________________.
Two short blasts
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, that is not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
Sidelights and a special flashing light.
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?
Sound the danger signal.
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, “Inland Waters” includes _________________.
The Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
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” ___________.
Need not show any lights
INLAND ONLY According to the Rules of the Road you should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel or fairway. TRUE or FALSE
TRUE
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 _______________________.
Sound the danger signal
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”?
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