Rules of the road and navigation

Question 1

One short blast

Answer 1

I intend to leave you on my port side

Question 2

Two short blasts

Answer 2

I intend to leave you on my starboard side

Question 3

Three short blasts

Answer 3

Indicates the operation of astern propulsion

Question 4

Five or more blasts

Answer 4

Indicates danger

Question 5

movable bridges

Answer 5

The raising and lowering of train and traffic bridges are regulated by the US Coast Guard

Question 6

Stand on vessel

Answer 6

The vessel that should maintain its course and speed ( unless collision is imminent)

Question 7

Give way vessel

Answer 7

The vessel that must take early and substantial action to avoid collision by stopping, slowing down or changing course

Question 8

Schedules for bridges

Answer 8

Each movable bring has its own opening schedules that is determined by federal regulation

Question 9

signaling a bridge

Answer 9

Moveable bridge must open promptly and fully for the passage of vessel when a request or signal to open is given.There are some bridges that have set opening and closing schedules to facilitate the smooth flow of traffic

Question 10

Air draft of a vessel

Answer 10

Otherwise known as vertical clearance,is the amount of vertical space that the boat needs to pass safely under an object

Question 11

The Connecticut river state maintained no wake zone

Answer 11

In addition, no person shall operate a motorboat in excess of slow no wake when passing marinas,yacht clubs,anchorages and docks, boat launches and congested areas. This applies to the width of the river