1. INLAND ONLY Which term is NOT defined in the Inland Navigation Rules?
A. Towing light
B. Vessel constrained by her draft
C. In sight
D. Restricted visibility
2. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes
A. the Western Rivers
B. the Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
C. harbors and rivers shoreward of the COLREGS demarcation lines
D. All of the above
3. INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting on the Great Lakes, Western Riversl or waters specified by the Secretary, where there is a current, which vessel shall sound the first passing signal?
A. The vessel going upstream stemming the current
B. The vessel down bound with a following current
C. The vessel that is towing regardless ofthe current
D. Either vessel
4. INLAND ONLY When two power-driven vessels are meeting in a narrow channel on the Western Rivers, the vessel having the right of way is the one ?
A. moving upstream against the current
B. moving downstream with a following current
C. located more toward the channel centerline
D. sounding the first whistle signal
5. 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 stop your vessel, since the other vessel is the stand-on.
B. You must sound one short blast of the whistle and turn to starboard.
C.You must sound the danger signal.
D.You must stop your engines and you may sound the danger signal.
6. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel?
A. I am turning to starboard.
B. I am turning to port.
C. I intend to leave you on my starboard side.
D. I intend to leave you on my port side.
7. INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, not part of a composite unit, being pushed ahead?
A. Sidelights and a stern light
B. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light
C. Sidelights and a special flashing light
D. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light
8. 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 hold course and speed
B. is changing course to starboard
C. is changing course to port
D. intends to leave the other on her port side
9. INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.
A. all vessels upon sighting another vessel rounding a bend in the channel
B. towing vessel when meeting another towing vessel on a clear day with a 0.6 mile CPA (Closest Point of Approach)
C. a power-driven vessel when crossing less than half a mile ahead of another power-driven vessel
D. All of the above
10. INLAND ONLY Your vessel is meeting another vessel head-on. To comply with the rules, you should exchange __________.
A. one short blast, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard
B. one short blast, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
C. two short blasts, alter course to port, and pass starboard to starboard
D. two short blasts, alter course to starboard, and pass port to port
11. 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 __________.
A. one short blast
B. two short blasts
C. two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
D. two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts
12. INLAND ONLY A fleet of moored barges extends into a navigable channel. What is the color of the lights on the barges?
A. Red
B. Amber
C. White
D. Yellow
13. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.
A. an intention to communicate over radiotelephone
B. that the vessel is in distress
C. an intention to leave another vessel to port
D. an intention to leave another vessel to starboard
14. INLAND ONLY A barge more than 50 meters long is required to show how many white anchor lights when anchored in a Secretary approved "special anchorage area"?
A. 2
B. 1
C. 3
D. None
15. INLAND ONLY Which type of vessel is NOT mentioned in the Inland Navigation Rules?
A. An inconspicuous, partly submerged vessel
B. A seaplane
C. An air-cushion vessel
D. A vessel constrained by her draft
16. 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 __________.
A. required
B. not required, but may be sounded
C. required if crossing within half a mile
D. required when crossing within one mile
17. INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?
A. Sidelights and a stern light
B. Sidelights and a special flashing light
C. Sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light
D. Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light
18. INLAND ONLY At night, a barge moored in a slip used primarily for mooring purposes shall __________.
A. not be required to be lighted
B. show a white light at each corner
C. show a red light at the bow and stern
D. show a flashing yellow light at each corner
19. 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?
A. The vessel is not required to sound a fog signal.
B. The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute.
C. The vessel shall sound one blast of the foghorn every 2 minutes.
20. INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning the Inland Navigation Rules?
A. They list requirements for Traffic Separation Schemes.
B. They define moderate speed.
C. They require communication by radiotelephone to reach a passing agreement.
D. All of the above
21. INLAND ONLY Two vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. In this situation whistle signals __________.
A. must be exchanged
B. may be exchanged
C. must be exchanged if passing agreements have not been made by radio
D. must be exchanged only if course changes are necessary by either vessel
22. INLAND ONLY Which is TRUE of a vessel downbound with a following current when meeting an upbound vessel on the Western Rivers?
A. She has the right-of-way only if she is a power-driven vessel.
B. She has the right-of-way only if she has a tow.
C. She does not have the right-of-way, since the other vessel is not crossing the river.
D. She must wait for a whistle signal from the upbound vessel.
23. INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length at anchor at night in a "special anchorage area designated by the Secretary" __________.
A. must show one white light
B. need not show any lights
C. must show two white lights
D. need show a light only on the approach of another vessel
24. INLAND ONLY At night, which lights are required on barges moored in a group formation more than two barges wide?
A. Two unobstructed all-round white lights
B. All-round white lights placed at the corners of each barge in the group
C. Two unobstructed all-round yellow lights
D. Two red lights in a vertical line at the corner extremities of the group
25. INLAND ONLY A towing vessel pushing ahead on the Western Rivers above the Huey P. Long bridge must show __________.
A. sidelights only
B. sidelights and towing lights
C. sidelights, towing lights, and two masthead lights
D. sidelights, towing lights, and three masthead lights
26. INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, is required to sound __________.
A. two short blasts
B. one long blast
C. one prolonged blast
D. the danger signal
27. INLAND ONLY Which is CORRECT regarding a "special flashing light"?
A. It must be yellow in color.
B. It must be placed as far forward as possible.
C. It must not show through an arc of more than 225°.
D. All of the above
28. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes __________.
A. the Western Rivers, extending to the COLREGS demarcation line
B. harbors and rivers to the outermost aids to navigation
C. waters along the coast of the United States to a distance of two miles offshore
D. None of the above
29. INLAND ONLY On the Western Rivers, a power-driven vessel crossing a river must __________.
A. maintain course and speed as you have the right of way over all vessels
B. keep out of the way of any vessel descending the river
C. keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel ascending or descending the river
D. None of the above
30. INLAND ONLY While underway at night, you see two yellow lights displayed in a vertical line. This should indicate to you a __________.
A. opening in a pipeline
B. vessel broken down
C. vessel pushing ahead
D. vessel fishing
Answers
1. B
2. D
3. B
4. B
5. C
6. C
7. C
8. D
9. C
10. B
11. B
12. C
13. D
14. A
15. D
16. B
17. B
18. A
19. A
20. A
21. C
22. A
23. B
24. A
25. B
26. C
27. D
28. A
29. C
30. C
