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Captain's Rules of the Road Practice Test
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QUESTION 1 / 10
The term used in the Rules that includes seaplanes is:
Choose one answer below.
A
Vessel
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B
Seaplane
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C
Watercraft
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D
Aircraft
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QUESTION 2 / 10
Which vessel must show two masthead lights in a vertical line?
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A
A sailing vessel under sail only
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B
A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters in length with a 20-meter tow
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C
A fishing vessel with gear deployed
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D
A vessel not under command
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QUESTION 3 / 10
Which statement is true regarding the daytime signal for a small vessel engaged in diving operations when underwater shapes cannot be displayed?
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A
A red flag
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B
A white flag
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C
A rigid replica of the International Code flag \"A\"
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D
A blue flag
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QUESTION 4 / 10
A towing light is what color?
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A
Red
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B
Yellow
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C
Green
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D
White
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QUESTION 5 / 10
A vessel is being propelled by both sail and engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is a
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A
A sailing vessel
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B
A power-driven vessel
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C
A non-propelled vessel
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D
A motorboat only
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QUESTION 6 / 10
Which option best describes 'engaged in fishing'?
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A
Using fishing apparatus that does not restrict maneuverability
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B
Vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver
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C
Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability
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D
Power-driven vessel
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QUESTION 7 / 10
If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing, when may you act to avoid collision by your own maneuver?
Choose one answer below.
A
When it becomes apparent to you that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
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B
Immediately
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C
Never
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D
After you radio the other vessel
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QUESTION 8 / 10
Which situation would be a 'special circumstance' under the Rules?
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A
More than two vessels meeting
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B
Two vessels meeting in a narrow channel
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C
Three vessels making a U-turn
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D
A vessel not under command
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QUESTION 9 / 10
If you hear a single prolonged blast every two minutes, which vessel condition are you most likely observing?
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A
Power-driven vessel making way in fog
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B
Sailing vessel under sail
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C
Vessel at anchor
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D
Vessel being towed
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QUESTION 10 / 10
If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which vessel must keep clear?
Choose one answer below.
A
The leeward vessel
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B
The windward vessel
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C
The faster vessel
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D
The larger vessel
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