Rules To The Road

Question 1

In land only

When power driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel mean

Answer 1

I intend to leave you on my port side

Question 2

What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 24 meters in length

Answer 2

A bell and a whistle

Question 3

A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges

Answer 3

White

Question 4

You are underway and hear a vessel continuously sounding her dog signal. This indicates the other vessel

Answer 4

Is in distress

Question 5

A special flashing light is used on a vessel

Answer 5

Being pushed ahead or rowed alongside.

Question 6

You are aboard the stand on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound one blast whistle signal. The give way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and

Answer 6

Take precautionary action until a safe passage agreement is made

Question 7

While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound one short blast on the whistle. Your radar indicates a vessel ahead on a reciprocal course and within one half-mile in range. You should should sound.

Answer 7

Only fog signals

Question 8

You are on board the stand on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal, and the give way vessel answers with a two blast signal. You should then sound the danger signal and

Answer 8

Stop and back your vessel if necessary until signals are agreed upon.