Chapter 2 Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of the Navigation Rules?
prevent collisions
According to the Rules, what actions must the “give-way” boat take?
stay out of the way of the other
When is the term “Not Under Command” appropriate for a boat?
the vessel has no steerage or power
What maneuvering privileges apply to a sailing vessel using both sail and engines to propel the boat?
a power driven vessel
What is the definition of “safe speed?”
speed that allows stopping your boat in time to avoid collision
What actions must two power boats take when meeting head on?
both must take action to avoid collision
What is the provision in the General Rule of Responsibility?
provides that you may break the Navigation Rules to avoid danger
When returning from sea, what is the light color for lighted navigation aids that indicate the left side of the channel?
green lights
In a narrow channel, where should boats operate?
the starboard side
When stopped by the USCG, what is a cause for termination of using your boat?
insufficient PFDs
The spread of nuisance aquatic species is a problem for all boaters. What is a procedure you should use to reduce the spread when trailering your boat from a boat launch area?
clear your boat and trailer from the boat ramp, then in the parking are use available water to clean the bait wells, bilges, bait buckets, and wash away any mud
What two placards are required on boats 26 feet and longer?
prohibited discharge of oil and discharge of garbage
When entering a marked channel from the sea, you observe red and green colored buoys. How do you steer the boat with regard to these navigation aids?
keep the red markers on your starboard side
What is the definition of the term “iso” as used on lighted aids to navigation?
the light has equal amounts of light and dark
What is the significance of a buoy with red and white vertical stripes and a red topmark?
a safe water mark indicating the center of a channel
What is the significance of a buoy with horizontal bands of both red and green colors?
this is a preferred channel mark, the preferred channel is indicated by the color of the top band
What equipment is required on your boat to operate at night?
proper navigation lights for your vessel
You are overtaking a boat and give two short blasts. He responds with five shot blasts. What is he indicating?
I disagree, do not pass
You are in a 28 foot powerboat entering a fog bank. After slowing to safe speed, what sound signals do you make?
1 prolonged blast every 2 minutes
Where will the marks in the lateral system of navigation aids be placed?
the port and starboard sides of the channel
What is the function of “ranges” as used in navigable waters?
indicate the centerline of a channel
What colors are used to identify navigation aids in the lateral system?
always red or green, or a combination of red and green or red and white
What does the sound signal “one pro-longed blast followed by two short blasts” in restricted visibility signify?
a sailing vessel
What type of boat would show red and green sidelights with two white lights above in a vertical line?
vessel towing or pushing ahead
