RULES OF THE ROAD PRACTICE TEST QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS
BOTH: A flashing light is a light that:
A) is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180 nor more than 225
B) is yellow in color
C) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120
flashes or more per minute
INTERNATIONAL: A 20-meter power driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display:
A) two towing lights in a vertical line
B) two masthead lights in a vertical line
C) a towing light above the stern light
D) two all-around red lights at the masthead - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) two masthead lights in a
vertical line
USCG 4524 BOTH: What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
A) Bell only
B) Whistle only
C) Whistle, bell and gong
D) Whistle and bell only - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) Whistle and bell only
USCG 4677 BOTH: You are on vessel A and hear vessel B sound a signal indicating his intention to
overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel B to overtake you at the present time, what action should
you take?
A) sound three blasts of a whistle
B) not answer the whistle signal from vessel B
C) sound five or more short and rapid blasts
D) sound two short blasts - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) sound five or more short and rapid blasts
, USCG 110 INLAND: Which statement is true concerning the fog signal of a sailing vessel 25 meters in
length anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the secretary?
A) the vessel sounds three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes
B) the vessel shall sound one blast on the whistle every 2 minutes
c) the vessel is not required to sound a fog signal
D) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) The vessel
shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute
USCG 9146 INTERNATIONAL: Where do the rules of the road apply?
A) Only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
B) Only in waters where foreign vessels travel
C) upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
D) tall waters which are not inland waters - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) Only to waters outside the
territorial waters of the United States
BOTH: Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
A) more than 2 vessels meeting
B) Speed in fog
C) Two vessels crossing
D) Vessel at anchor - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) more than 2 vessels meeting
USCG 4579 BOTH: As defined in the RULES, the term vessel includes:
A) Seaplanes
B) nondisplacement craft
C)barges
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) All of the above
USCG 4619 BOTH: Which vessel is NOT to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate safely
within a narrow channel?
ANSWERS
BOTH: A flashing light is a light that:
A) is visible over an arc of the horizon of not less than 180 nor more than 225
B) is yellow in color
C) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) flashes at regular intervals at a frequency of 120
flashes or more per minute
INTERNATIONAL: A 20-meter power driven vessel pushing ahead or towing alongside will display:
A) two towing lights in a vertical line
B) two masthead lights in a vertical line
C) a towing light above the stern light
D) two all-around red lights at the masthead - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅B) two masthead lights in a
vertical line
USCG 4524 BOTH: What equipment for fog signals is required for a vessel 20 meters in length?
A) Bell only
B) Whistle only
C) Whistle, bell and gong
D) Whistle and bell only - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) Whistle and bell only
USCG 4677 BOTH: You are on vessel A and hear vessel B sound a signal indicating his intention to
overtake you. You feel it is not safe for vessel B to overtake you at the present time, what action should
you take?
A) sound three blasts of a whistle
B) not answer the whistle signal from vessel B
C) sound five or more short and rapid blasts
D) sound two short blasts - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅C) sound five or more short and rapid blasts
, USCG 110 INLAND: Which statement is true concerning the fog signal of a sailing vessel 25 meters in
length anchored in a "special anchorage area" approved by the secretary?
A) the vessel sounds three blasts on the whistle every 2 minutes
B) the vessel shall sound one blast on the whistle every 2 minutes
c) the vessel is not required to sound a fog signal
D) The vessel shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) The vessel
shall ring a bell for 5 seconds every minute
USCG 9146 INTERNATIONAL: Where do the rules of the road apply?
A) Only to waters outside the territorial waters of the United States
B) Only in waters where foreign vessels travel
C) upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
D) tall waters which are not inland waters - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) Only to waters outside the
territorial waters of the United States
BOTH: Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?
A) more than 2 vessels meeting
B) Speed in fog
C) Two vessels crossing
D) Vessel at anchor - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅A) more than 2 vessels meeting
USCG 4579 BOTH: As defined in the RULES, the term vessel includes:
A) Seaplanes
B) nondisplacement craft
C)barges
D) All of the above - CORRECT ANSWER✅✅✅D) All of the above
USCG 4619 BOTH: Which vessel is NOT to impede the passage of a vessel which can only navigate safely
within a narrow channel?
