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22. What colors are used to identify navigation aids in the
lateral system?
a. always red or green, or a combination of red and
green or red and white
b. may be white or yellow
c. may show an anchorage
d. lit with a white light
23. What does the sound signal “one prolonged blast followed
by two short blasts” in restricted visibility signify?
a. a power driven vessel
b. a power driven vessel at anchor
c. a power vessel underway but stopped
d. a sailing vessel
24. What type of boat would show red and green sidelights
with two white lights above in a vertical line?
a. surfaced submarine
b. large sport fi sherman
c. vessel towing or pushing ahead
d. night time sail race
25. What does a vessel proceeding downstream do when
approaching a bend that prevents visual contact with
a possible meeting vessel?
a. Move to the outside for better visibility.
b. Sound one prolonged blast.
c. Sound the DANGER signal.
d. Do nothing.
26. According to Rule 18 what vessels have the least priority
and have to stay out of the way of all vessels further
up the list?
a. sailing vessels
b. fi shing vessels
c. large vessels in a narrow channel
d. power driven vessels
27. What sound signal is used to indicate the intended
maneuver is not suffi cient to avoid collision or not
clearly understood?
a. Shout “danger” as loud as possible.
b. Run the XRAY fl ag up the fl ag halyard.
c. A long and short blast of the whistle.
d. Five or more short blasts on the whistle.
28. What information is provided on the boat’s CAPACITY
PLATE?
a. state registration number
b. capacity of the fuel tank
c. maximum weight the boat should carry including
people, gear and motor
d. maximum allowable speed
29. What equipment is required on sail and vessels under
oars less than 23 feet in length when operating at night?
a. must add running lights equivalent to those
being shown on a powerboat
b. must add strobe lights at bow and stern
c. may use a fl ashlight in lieu of running lights
d. need carry no running lights at all
30. What is the effect of alcohol use on boat operators?
a. Balance and sense of direction improve.
b. Ability to reason improves.
c. Reaction times are impaired.
d. Eyesight improves.
31. What does a “NO WAKE” regulatory marker mean?
a. You must keep noise to a minimum after dark.
b. You should pass through quickly to minimize the
disturbance to other boats.
c. You must reduce speed to avoid generating a
wake.
d. You are in an area where you need not be concerned
about the wake your boat generates.