OUPV Rules of the Road Test A | 2026/2027 Exam | 50 Questions And Answers | Lights, Sound Signals, Stand On Rules

OUPV Rules of the Road Test A | 2026/2027 Exam | 50 Questions And Answers | Lights, Sound Signals, Stand On Rules One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes - ANSWER -both intern and inland- A power driven vessel underway, making way through the water shall sound a fog signal of: at anchor - ANSWER -both intern and inland- A sailing vessel showing all round white light means it is: a sailing vessel - ANSWER -both intern and inland- According to the rules, which vessel is NOT "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? any of the above (red flares, smoke signals, sound signals) - ANSWER -both intern and inland- Types of distress signals may be: all of the above (vessel not under command, vessel engaged in fishing, sailing vessel) - ANSWER -both intern and inland- A power driven vessel underway shall keep out of the way of a at anchor - ANSWER -both intern and inland- In restricted visibility, a vessel may give an additional sound signal warning if her position of one short, one prolonged, and one short blast; this vessel is: vessels towing - ANSWER -both intern and inland- While underway, in fog you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed immediately by two short blasts. This signal is sounded in fog by: make sure the action is taking in enough time - ANSWER -both intern and inland- When it is necessary to take action to avoid collision, you should: slow to bare steerageway - ANSWER -both intern and inland- Your vessel is in a storm and visibility is restricted and hear a ship's horn forward of the port beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must: yellow light - ANSWER -both intern and inland- A towing light, according to the Rules, is a: overtaking situation - ANSWER -inland only- At night, you are approaching a vessel displaying only a single white light. This is most likely a(n): turn to port for a vessel on her own port side - ANSWER -both intern and inland- A stand-on vessel taking action to avoid collision, shall NOT, if possible: Through some exceptional circumstance is unable to maneuver as required by the rules - ANSWER -both intern and inland- The term"vessel not under command" means a vessel which: either vessel - ANSWER -both intern and inland- Power-driven vessels are meeting on reciprocal courses as to involve risk of collision, which vessel may sound the doubt signal? When the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action to avoid collision. - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- According to the Rules the stand-on vessel shall take action in order to avoid collision? 225.0° - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- A white masthead light displayed by a power-driven vessel is visible over an arc of the horizon of how many degrees? She must show sidelights and a sternlight. - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- Which statement is TRUE of a 30-meter sailing vessel underway? none of the above (vessel towing a submerged object, dredge underway and dredging, hydrographic survey vessel at anchor and surveying) - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- The dayshape for a vessel gone aground would show the same as a: Vessel proceeding under sail when also being propelled by machinery - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- A dayshape cone, apex downward is a: One all-round white light and sidelights - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- At night, power-driven vessel of less than 12 meters in length exhibit which lights? A diamond shape - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- A vessel towing over 200 meters in length shall exhibit on the stern of the last barge: A sailing vessel, at anchor - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- Which vessel would sound a fog signal consisting of the ringing of the bell for 5 seconds? Avoid altering course toward a vessel abaft the beam - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- In restricted visibility, a vessel which detects by radar alone the presence of another vessel shall determine if a close quarters situation is developing or risk of collision exists. If so, she shall: The nature of her work limits maneuverability as required by the Rules - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"? One white 360 light - ANSWER -Intern only- What light(s) should a power driven vessel less than 7 meters in length, with a maximum speed which does not exceed 7 knots, display when underway: The signal cannot be mistaken for a signal authorized by the rules - ANSWER Both intern and inland- Any sound or light signal may be used by a vessel to attract the attention of another vessel as long as: Avoid crossing the channel if it impedes ascending or descending vessels - ANSWER -Both intern and inland- A vessel crossing a narrow channel shall: