Rules of the Road USCG Exam Questions with solutions

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1. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Which vessel de- Vessel restricted in her
fined by Rules of the Road, is unable to keep out of ability to maneuver
way of another vessel

2. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel "restricted from nature of work is un-
in her ability to maneuver" is one which able to maneuver as re-
quired by rules

3. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term " restricted any condition where visi-
visibility" as defined by the Rules refers bility is restricted

4. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: As defined by the she is using fishing ap-
rules, a vessel is " engaged in fishing" paratus which restricts her
maneuverability

5. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel transferring restricted in her ability to
cargo while underway is defined by the rules as a maneuver
vessel

6. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel engaged in Nets, Lines, or Trawls
fishing must be using

7. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: what does "breadth" Greatest Breadth
mean

8. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The term " restricted any condition that limits
visibility" when used by rules applies too visibility

9. INTERNATIONAL ONLY: International rules of the road upon the high seas and
apply connecting waters naviga-
ble by seagoing vessels

10. A vessel pushing and ves-
sel being pushed when


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Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Which vessel is NOT connected in a composite
to be regarded as a vessel "restricted in her ability to unit
maneuver"

11. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: There is a provision avoid immediate danger
to depart from the Rules of the Road, if necessary to

12. According to the Rules of the Road, a vessel is "in she can be observed visu-
sight" of another vessel when ally from the other vessel

13. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The NAVIGATION through some exceptional
RULES define a "vessel not under command" as a ves- circumstance is unable to
sel which maneuver as required by
the rules

14. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Which vessel is "un- A purse seiner hauling her
derway" according to the Rules? nets

15. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Under the rules more than two vessels
which situation would be a "special circumstance" meeting

16. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: To be considered using fishing apparatus
" engaged in fishing" according to the Rules of the which restricts maneuver-
Road, a vessel must be ability

17. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: You are approach- not cross the channel if
ing a narrow channel. Another vessel in the chan- you might impede the
nel can only be navigated safely in that channel. You other vessel
should

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


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19. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Risk of collision ex- generally steady bearing
ists when an approaching vessel has an and decreasing range

20. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Which statement is This equipment must be
true concerning a vessel equipped with operational used to obtain early warn-
radar? ing of risk of collision

21. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: What is a require- The action must be pos-
ment for any action taken to avoid collision? itive and made in ample
time

22. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: Which statement is Proper use shall be made
TRUE concerning the risk of collision? of radar equipment to de-
termine risk of collission

23. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: A vessel proceeding keep as near as safe and
along a narrow channel shall practicable to the limit of
the channel on her star-
board side

24. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: In narrow channels, 20 meters
vessels of less than what length shall not impede the
safe passage of vessels which can navigate only inside
the channel?

25. INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which vessel is directed by the A fishing vessel
rules to avoid impeding the safe passage of a vessel
while operating in a narrow channel or fairway?

26. Both INTERNATIONAL & INLAND: The rules state that state of wind, sea, and
certain factors are to be taken into account when de- current, and the proximity
terring safe speed. Those factors include of navigational hazards