OUPV RULES OF THE ROAD EXAM 2026/2027
WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
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INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals are required to be sounded on inland waters by
_________________.
Power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
INLAND ONLY Your operating a vessel that must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated
safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will
pass safely. You must _______________________.
Sound the danger signal
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other
vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave
her on your starboard side. Your FIRST signal should be ________________.
Two short blasts
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, that is not part of a composite unit, being
pushed ahead?
Sidelights and a special flashing light.
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, "Inland Waters" includes
_________________.
The Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
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,INLAND ONLY If a tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which
light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
Two towing lights.
INLAND ONLY At night what MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object
being towed?
The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.
INLAND ONLY Vessel constrained by her draft is a term NOT defined in the Inland Navigation
Rules? TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length that is anchored at night in a "special
anchorage area designated by the Secretary" ___________.
Need not show any lights
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road, what is the meaning of a one
short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I intend to leave you on my port side."
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel pushing and a vessel being
pushed when connected in a composite unit is NOT to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her
ability to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as defined by the Rules refers
_____________________.
To any condition where visibility is restricted
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,BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a
vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply
_____________________________.
Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a "special
circumstance." TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance
according to the Rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" when used by the rules, applies
to ______________.
Any condition where visibility is restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is "engaged in fishing" when
_______________________.
She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is "in sight" of
another vessel when _____________________.
She can be observed visually from the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules of the Road, a vessel restricted in her
ability to maneuver (RAM) is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a "power-driven
vessel" under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?
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, TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if
necessary, to avoid __________________.
Immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which
_________________.
From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under
the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.
A power-driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules the term "Vessel" includes
seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is "underway" according to the
Rules. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules
of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.
Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to
define a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
May be using nets, lines, or trawls
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the
Rules as a vessel __________________________.
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WITH ACTUAL CORRECT QUESTIONS AND
VERIFIED DETAILED ANSWERS
|CURRENTLY TESTING QUESTIONS AND
SOLUTIONS|ALREADY GRADED A+|NEWEST
|BRAND NEW VERSION!!| |LATEST UPDATE
INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals are required to be sounded on inland waters by
_________________.
Power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
INLAND ONLY Your operating a vessel that must stay within a narrow channel to be navigated
safely. Another vessel is crossing your course from starboard to port. You do NOT think she will
pass safely. You must _______________________.
Sound the danger signal
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other
vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave
her on your starboard side. Your FIRST signal should be ________________.
Two short blasts
INLAND ONLY Which lights are required for a barge, that is not part of a composite unit, being
pushed ahead?
Sidelights and a special flashing light.
INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, "Inland Waters" includes
_________________.
The Great Lakes on the United States side of the International Boundary
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,INLAND ONLY If a tug is pushing a barge ahead at night and it is not a composite unit, which
light(s) should show aft on your vessel?
Two towing lights.
INLAND ONLY At night what MAY be used to indicate the presence of a partly submerged object
being towed?
The beam of a search light from the towing vessel shown in the direction of the tow.
INLAND ONLY Vessel constrained by her draft is a term NOT defined in the Inland Navigation
Rules? TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
INLAND ONLY A vessel of less than 20 meters in length that is anchored at night in a "special
anchorage area designated by the Secretary" ___________.
Need not show any lights
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules of the Road, what is the meaning of a one
short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
"I intend to leave you on my port side."
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, a vessel pushing and a vessel being
pushed when connected in a composite unit is NOT to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her
ability to maneuver. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as defined by the Rules refers
_____________________.
To any condition where visibility is restricted
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,BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, what determines if a
vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?
Whether the nature of the vessel's work limits maneuverability required by the Rules
INTERNATIONAL ONLY The International Rules of the Road apply
_____________________________.
Upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, two vessels crossing would be a "special
circumstance." TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE: More than two vessels MEETING would be an example of a Special Circumstance
according to the Rules.
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" when used by the rules, applies
to ______________.
Any condition where visibility is restricted
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules, a vessel is "engaged in fishing" when
_______________________.
She is using fishing apparatus which restricts her maneuverability
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is "in sight" of
another vessel when _____________________.
She can be observed visually from the other vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND As defined by the Rules of the Road, a vessel restricted in her
ability to maneuver (RAM) is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds is a "power-driven
vessel" under the Rules of the Road.TRUE or FALSE?
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, TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND There is a provision to depart from the Rules of the Road, if
necessary, to avoid __________________.
Immediate danger
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which
_________________.
From the nature of her work is unable to maneuver as required by the rules
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled by both sail and by engines. Under
the Rules, the vessel is ____________________.
A power-driven vessel
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND For the purpose of the Rules the term "Vessel" includes
seaplanes. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A purse seiner hauling her nets is "underway" according to the
Rules. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND To be considered "engaged in fishing" according to the Rules
of the Road, a vessel must be ______________________.
Using fishing apparatus which restricts maneuverability. (Lines, Nets, or Trawles)
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Rules, what apparatus must be used to
define a "vessel engaged in fishing"?
May be using nets, lines, or trawls
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel transferring cargo while underway is defined by the
Rules as a vessel __________________________.
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