Navigation and Right of Way Rules Quiz

These questions and their answers are gleaned from the USCG Mariners Tests, and we trust in them for their accuracy. There are over 400 questions regarding navigation rules alone and all quiz questions are picked randomly. Questions are graded individually and you do not have to answer all questions to check your answers. Don't be discouraged if you miss a few questions, some of them are pretty hard. However, the more you take this test the more you will learn!

 

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Question 1 - Inland/International rules - When do the Rules require both vessels to change course?
) Any time the danger signal is sounded
) When two power-driven vessels are crossing and it is apparent to the stand-on vessel that the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action
) When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on
) All of the above

Question 2 - Inland rules - For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes ...
) the Western Rivers
) Sidelights, a special flashing light, and a sternlight
) Sidelights and a special flashing light
) Sidelights, a towing light, and a sternlight

Question 3 - Inland/International rules - By night, you sight the lights of a vessel engaged in underwater operations. If an obstruction exists on the port side of the vessel, it will be marked by ...
) a floodlight
) two red lights in a vertical line
) a single red light
) any visible lights

Question 4 - Inland/International rules - A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen ...
) one black ball
) two black balls
) one red ball
) two orange and white balls

Question 5 - Inland/International rules - While underway in a fog you hear a signal of three strokes of a bell, a rapid ringing of the bell, and three more strokes of the bell. This signal is made by a vessel ...
) at anchor and giving warning
) aground
) at anchor and greater than 100 meters in length
) not under command and at anchor

Question 6 - Inland rules - One and two short blast signals must be sounded on inland waters when ...
) two sailing vessels are in sight of one another and meeting at a distance of one quarter mile
) two power-driven vessels are in sight of one another and will cross at a distance of one mile
) two power-driven vessels are crossing within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of each other
) Two power-driven vessel are in sight of one another and are meeting at a distance of one half mile

Question 7 - Inland/International rules - You are underway in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. You must ...
) stop your engines
) sound two prolonged blasts of the whistle
) sound the danger signal
) slow to bare steerageway

Question 8 - Inland/International rules - Which statement is TRUE, according to the Rules?
) A sailing vessel has the right of way over a vessel engaged in fishing.
) A vessel engaged in fishing while underway shall, so far as possible, keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
) A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.
) A vessel not under command shall keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing.

Question 9 - Inland/International rules - While you are underway, navigation lights must be displayed on your vessel ...
) during all periods of reduced visibility
) at all times
) at night only when other vessels may be in the area
) at night only when vessels are detected on radar

Question 10 - Inland/International rules - You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal of a vessel underway has been steadily growing louder and the danger of collision appears to exist. In addition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate the presence of your vessel?
) Three blasts on the whiste; one prolonged, one short, and one prolonged.
) Three blasts on the whistle; one short, one prolonged, and one short.
) Three blasts on the whistle; one prolonged followed by two short.
) No signal other than your fog signal may be used.