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OUPV (6-pack), Rules of the Road (quiz 2, 30 questions)

posted by CrankyCronos on Jan 15

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

"vessel" includes seaplanes
"seaplane" includes nondisplacement craft
"vessel engaged in fishing" includes a vessel fishing with trolling lines
"vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver" includes fishing vessels

INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply __________.

to all waters which are not inland waters
only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
only to waters where foreign vessels travel
upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would display a cone, apex downward?

A fishing vessel with outlying gear
A vessel proceeding under sail and machinery
A vessel engaged in diving operations
A vessel being towed

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

A vessel towing
A vessel engaged in pilotage duty
A vessel being towed
A vessel aground

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 going upstream stemming the current
The vessel downbound with a following current
The vessel that is towing regardless of the current
Either vessel

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined in the Rules, the term "vessel" includes __________.

seaplane
nondisplacement craft
barges
All of the above

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?

Searchlight beam
Continuous sounding of a fog signal apparatus
Burning barrel
Orange smoke signal

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

Vessel at anchor
More than two vessels meeting
Speed in fog
Two vessels crossing

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A 22-meter sailing vessel when also being propelled by machinery shall show during daylight hours a __________.

black diamond
black cone
black ball
basket

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

a close-quarters situation
an overtaking situation
immediate danger
Any of the above

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

fishing
in distress
at anchor
not under command

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.

white
green
red
yellow

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The rules state that vessels may depart from the requirements of the Rules when __________.

there are no other vessels around
operating in a narrow channel
the Master enters it in the ship's log
necessary to avoid immediate danger

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What dayshape must be shown by a vessel over 20 meters fishing which has gear extending more than 150 meters horizontally outward from it?

One black ball
One diamond shape
One cone with its apex upwards
One basket

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?

A vessel that you can see from the bridge
A radar target of which you have determined the course and speed
A vessel from which you can hear the fog signal
All of the above

INLAND ONLY A vessel proceeding downstream in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers sights another vessel moving upstream. Which vessel has the right of way?

The vessel moving upstream against the current
The vessel moving downstream with a following current
The vessel located more towards the channel centerline
The vessel sounding the first whistle signal

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

sound two blasts and change course to the left
sound whistle signals only if you change course
sound only fog signals until the other vessel is sighted
not sound any whistle signals until the other vessel is sighted

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when __________.

she can be observed by radar
she can be observed visually from the other vessel
she can be plotted on radar well enough to determine her heading
her fog signal can be heard

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a green light over a white light in a vertical line above the level of the sidelights is __________.

engaged in underwater construction
under sail and power
a pilot vessel
trawling

INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which statement is true concerning a vessel "constrained by her draft"?

She must be a power-driven vessel
She is not under command
She may be a vessel being towed
She is hampered because of her work

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "breadth" mean?

Greatest breadth
Molded breadth
Breadth on the main deck
Breadth at the load waterline

INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.

the Western Rivers
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
All of the above

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may use any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel as long as __________.

white lights are not used
red and green lights are not used
the vessel signals such intentions over the radiotelephone
the signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the Rules

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________.

must be displayed when day signals are being used
must be displayed when moored to a pier
may be extinguished at night on open waters when no other vessels are in the area
may be displayed during daylight

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" under the Rules of the Road?

A vessel at anchor with the engine running
A vessel with a line led to a tree onshore
A vessel drifting with the engine off
A vessel aground

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?

Length between the perpendiculars
Length overall
Waterline length
Register length

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" according to the Rules?

A vessel made fast to a single point mooring buoy
A purse seiner hauling her nets
A pilot vessel at anchor
A vessel which has run aground

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you hear the firing of a gun at one minute intervals from another vessel, this indicates that __________.

the gun is being used to sound passing signals
the vessel is in distress
all vessels are to clear the area
all is clear and it is safe to pass

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The lights prescribed by the Rules shall be exhibited __________.

from sunrise to sunset in restricted visibility
at all times
from sunset to sunrise, and at no other time
whenever a look-out is posted

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft would be considered a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?

An auxiliary sail vessel, using her engine
A canoe being propelled by a small outboard motor
A tug powered by a diesel engine
All of the above

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