Rules of the road test Flashcards
(100 cards)
1
Q
- INLAND ONLY You are navigating in a narrow channel and must remain in the channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel ahead of you from your starboard and you doubt whether your vessel will pass safely. Which statement is TRUE?
A
You must sound the danger signal.
2
Q
- INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?
A
One prolonged blast
3
Q
- INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, you are underway on vessel “A” and desire to overtake vessel “B”. After you sound two short blasts on your whistle, vessel “B” sounds five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. You should _________.
A
hold your relative position, and then sound another signal after the situation has stabilized
4
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- 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?
A
The vessel moving downstream with a following current
5
Q
- INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may ___________________.
A
attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
6
Q
- INLAND ONLY A vessel displaying a flashing blue light is _________________.
A
a law enforcement vessel
7
Q
- INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, a signal of one short blast by either vessel means _____.
A
“I intend to leave you on my port side”
8
Q
- INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel’s starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?
A
One short blast
9
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9.INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning narrow channels?
A
You should avoid anchoring in a narrow channel.
10
Q
- INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
A
Vessel constrained by her draft
11
Q
- INLAND ONLY When you are overtaking another vessel and desire to pass on her left or port hand, you should sound _________________.
A
two short blasts
12
Q
- INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the steering and sailing rules, you should _____.
A
exchange one short blast
13
Q
- INLAND ONLY Yellow lights are NOT used to identify ________.
A
law enforcement vessels
14
Q
- INLAND ONLY You have made your vessel up to a tow and are moving from a pier out into the main channel. Your engines are turning ahead. What whistle signal should you sound?
A
One prolonged blast
15
Q
- INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel?
A
“I intend to leave you on my starboard side.”
16
Q
- INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term “Inland Waters” includes ___________________.
A
All of the above
17
Q
- INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over ____________________.
A
None of the above
18
Q
- INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
A
Sidelights and a special flashing light
19
Q
- INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?
A
All of the above
20
Q
- INLAND ONLY Your vessel is proceeding down a channel, and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. Which statement is TRUE?
A
The sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.
21
Q
- INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel _____.
A
intends to leave the other on her port side
22
Q
- INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel. You MUST _________________.
A
None of the above
23
Q
- INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by ________________________.
A
a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel
24
Q
- BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the dayshapes shown would you show on the after end of an inconspicuouspartially submerged vessel or object being towed less than200 meters in length?
A
B
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25. INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake another power-driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound a whistle signal of __________.
one short blast
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26. INLAND ONLY A law enforcement boat may display a __________.
flashing blue light
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27. INLAND ONLY Your vessel 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
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28. INLAND ONLY A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side, would sound a whistle signal of _________________.
two short blasts
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29. INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges?
White
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30. INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight?
3 short blasts
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31. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates ____.
an intention to leave another vessel to starboard
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32. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may _____________________.
attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
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33. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "inland waters" includes _____________________.
the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
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34. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"?
2
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35. INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "B" and vessel "A" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in DIAGRAM 9. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should ___________________.
hold course and speed
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36. INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
An air-cushion vesse
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37. INLAND ONLY You are operating a vessel through a narrow channel and your vessel must stay within the channel to be navigated safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port, and you are in doubt as to her intentions. You _______________________.
must sound the danger signal
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38. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange ______.
one short blast, alter course to the right, and pass port to port
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39. INLAND ONLY Which indicates the presence of a partly submerged object being towed?
All of the above
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40. INLAND ONLY The light used to signal passing intentions is a(n) _____.
all-round white or yellow light
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41. INLAND ONLY Two vessels in a crossing situation have reached agreement by radiotelephone as to the intentions of the other. In this situation, whistle signals are __________.
not required, but may be sounded
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42. INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. You signal your agreement by sounding _______________________.
one short blast
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43. 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. What should be your next action?
Sound the danger signal.
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44. INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?
Sidelights and a special flashing light
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45. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, and you wish to overtake on the other vessel's port side. You will sound a whistle signal of _______.
two short blasts
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46. INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall ___________________.
not be required to be lighted
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47. INLAND ONLY A flashing blue light is used to identify _____________________.
law enforcement vessels
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48. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the fog signal of a vessel 15 meters in length anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the Secretary of Transportation?
The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.
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49. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound _____.
one prolonged blast
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50. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in DIAGRAM 29, and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?
The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.
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51. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?
They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
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52. INLAND ONLY Whistle signals shall be exchanged by vessels in sight of one another when _____.
they are passing within half a mile of each other
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53. INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A" and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in DIAGRAM 38. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals you should _____.
hold course and speed
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54. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long would be required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary of Transportation approved "special anchorage area"?
2
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55. INLAND ONLY The lights illustrated in DIAGRAM 75 are those of a _________________.
vessel towing by pushing ahead
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56. INLAND ONLY Your vessel must remain in a narrow channel for safe operation. Another vessel is crossing the channel from your starboard. You do not think she will pass safely. You MUST ____________.
sound the danger signal
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57. INLAND ONLY While underway during the day you sight a small motorboat showing a flashing blue light. The blue light indicates a __________________.
law enforcement boat
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58. INLAND ONLY While underway, you sight the lights illustrated in DIAGRAM 81, with the yellow lights flashing. You should _____________________.
pass between the two sets of vertical red lights
59
59. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are in a crossing situation, one short blast by either vessel would mean ____.
"I intend to leave you on my port side"
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60. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals ___________________.
must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
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61. INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of _____.
one short blast
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62. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
63
63. INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary" _____.
need not show any lights
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64. INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in group formation at a bank of a river?
A white light placed at the corners farthest from the bank on each of the upstream and downstream ends of the group.
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65. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's port side. Which whistle signal should be sounded in order to state this intention?
2 short blasts
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66. INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show _________.
sidelights and towing lights
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67. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound _____________________.
one prolonged blast
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68. INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light?"
more than 225°. All of the above
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69. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes _________________.
the Western Rivers, extending to the COLREGS demarcation line
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70. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting in a narrow channel as shown in DIAGRAM 29. Which statement is TRUE concerning whistle signals between the vessels?
Both vessels should sound two short blasts.
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71. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a power-driven vessel, bound downstream, when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
All of the above
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72. INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel showing the lights shown in DIAGRAM 75. This is a(n) ___________________.
overtaking situation
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73. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and wish to leave her on your starboard side. You may ________________________.
attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage
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74. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT used in the Inland Navigation Rules?
A vessel constrained by her draft
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75. INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in DIAGRAM 31. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals, you should _______________________.
hold course and speed
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76. INLAND ONLY A special flashing light is used on a vessel(s) ___________________.
being pushed ahead
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77. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in DIAGRAM 41, and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. What action should the vessels take?
The vessels should exchange two blast whistle signals and pass starboard to starboard.
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78. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I intend to leave you on my port side."
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79. INLAND ONLY On the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel crossing a river must _________________.
keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river
80
80. INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a(n) _______________________.
vessel pushing ahead
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81. 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 downbound with a following current
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82. INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast of the whistle only if ____________________.
she is a power-driven vessel
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83. INLAND ONLY If your tug is pushing a barge ahead at night, which light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
Two towing lights
84
84. INLAND ONLY You are in charge of a power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers. You must keep out of the way of a _____________.
All of the above
85
85. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel crossing a river on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers, must keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel _________________________.
All of the above
86
86. INLAND ONLY What is the whistle signal used to indicate a power-driven vessel leaving a dock?
One prolonged blast
87
87. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the light used for maneuvering signals?
All of the above
88
88. INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation shown in DIAGRAM 37. One short blast by vessel "A" means _______________________.
"I intend to leave you on my port side"
89
89. INLAND ONLY Your vessel 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
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90. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are in a starboard to starboard meeting situation and will pass well clear approximately1/4 mile apart. Which action should each vessel take?
Sound a two blast whistle signal and maintain course.
91
91. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the dayshapes shown would you show on the after end of an inconspicuouspartially submerged vessel or object being towed over 200meters in length?
B
92
92. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Mississippi River, below the Huey P. Long Bridge, shall carry ______________.
two masthead lights, sidelights and two towing lights
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93. INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. This signal indicates that this vessel _____________.
is moving from a dock
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94. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, you should _______.
not overtake the other vessel until both vessels exchange the same passing signal
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95. INLAND ONLY You are meeting another vessel in inland waters, and she sounds one short blast on the whistle. This means that she _____.
intends to leave you on her port side
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96. INLAND ONLY You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side of the bend. Which statement is TRUE?
Both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing within one-half mile of each other.
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97. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
If agreement is reached by radiotelephone, whistle signals are optional.
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98. INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and _____.
take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made
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99. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel when pushing ahead or towing alongside on the Western Rivers (above the Huey P. Long Bridge on the Mississippi River) shall exhibit _______________________.
sidelights and two towing lights
100
100. INLAND ONLY Only law enforcement vessels are permitted to show ___________________.
a flashing blue light
