RULES OF THE ROAD USCG QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RULES OF THE ROAD USCG QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS

Both international & inland: which vessel defined by rules of the road, is unable to keep
out of way of another vessel - answers :vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

Both international & inland: a vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which -
answers :from nature of work is unable to maneuver as required by rules

Both international & inland: the term " restricted visibility" as defined by the rules refers -
answers :any condition where visibility is restricted

Both international & inland: as defined by the rules, a vessel is " engaged in fishing" -
answers :she is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability

Both international & inland: a vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the
rules as a vessel - answers :restricted in her ability to maneuver

Both international & inland: a vessel engaged in fishing must be using - answers :nets,
lines, or trawls

Both international & inland: what does "breadth" mean - answers :greatest breadth

Both international & inland: the term " restricted visibility" when used by rules applies
too - answers :any condition that limits visibility

International only: international rules of the road apply - answers :upon the high seas
and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

Both international & inland: which vessel is not to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in
her ability to maneuver" - answers :a vessel pushing and vessel being pushed when
connected in a composite unit

Both international & inland: there is a provision to depart from the rules of the road, if
necessary to - answers :avoid immediate danger

According to the rules of the road, a vessel is "in sight" of another vessel when -
answers :she can be observed visually from the other vessel

Both international & inland: the navigation rules define a "vessel not under command"
as a vessel which - answers :through some exceptional circumstance is unable to
maneuver as required by the rules

, Both international & inland: which vessel is "underway" according to the rules? -
answers :a purse seiner hauling her nets

Both international & inland: under the rules which situation would be a "special
circumstance" - answers :more than two vessels meeting

Both international & inland: to be considered " engaged in fishing" according to the rules
of the road, a vessel must be - answers :using fishing apparatus which restricts
maneuverability

Both international & inland: you are approaching a narrow channel. Another vessel in
the channel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You should - answers :not
cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel

Both international & inland: you are crossing a narrow channel in an 18-meter tug when
you sight a loaded tanker ship off your port bow coming up channel. Which statement is
correct - answers :you cannot impede the safe passage of the tanker ship

Both international & inland: risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel has an -
answers :generally steady bearing and decreasing range

Both international & inland: which statement is true concerning a vessel equipped with
operational radar? - answers :this equipment must be used to obtain early warning of
risk of collision

Both international & inland: what is a requirement for any action taken to avoid collision?
- answers :the action must be positive and made in ample time

Both international & inland: which statement is true concerning the risk of collision? -
answers :proper use shall be made of radar equipment to determine risk of collission

Both international & inland: a vessel proceeding along a narrow channel shall - answers
:keep as near as safe and practicable to the limit of the channel on her starboard side

Both international & inland: in narrow channels, vessels of less than what length shall
not impede the safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside the channel? -
answers :20 meters

International only which vessel is directed by the rules to avoid impeding the safe
passage of a vessel while operating in a narrow channel or fairway? - answers :a fishing
vessel

Both international & inland: the rules state that certain factors are to be taken into
account when deterring safe speed. Those factors include - answers :state of wind, sea,
and current, and the proximity of navigational hazards