Q301 - Rules of the Road: Inland, USCG prep certification 2026

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1. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distress signal?Not learned 2. INLAND ONLY You are approaching a vessel displaying the lights as shown in illustration D075RR below. What type of situation is this?Not learned 3. INLAND ONLY You are crossing the course of another vessel which is to your starboard. You have reached an agreement by radiotelephone to pass astern of the other vessel. You MUST __________.Not learned 4. INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities?Not learned 5. INLAND ONLY Which of the following may be displayed by a law enforcement boat?Not learned 6. INLAND ONLY Which of the following signals may be exhibited by a vessel trawling in close proximity to other fishing vessels?Not learned 7. INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?Not learned 8. INLAND ONLY A law enforcement vessel patrolling a marine regatta may exhibit a flashing blue light or which of the following alternates?Not learned 9. INLAND ONLY Which light(s) are permitted ONLY for law enforcement vessels?Not learned 10. INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.Not learned 11. INLAND ONLY The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on which power- driven vessel?Not learned 12. INLAND ONLY In a narrow channel, a power-driven vessel desiring to overtake another power- driven vessel on the other vessel's starboard side will sound which whistle signal?Not learned 13. INLAND ONLY At night, a light signal consisting of two flashes by a vessel indicates __________.Not learned 14. INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in illustration D075RR below. These lights are shown by what type of vessel?Not learned 15. 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 on her starboard side. What should be your first whistle signal?Not learned 16. INLAND ONLY What whistle signal would a power-driven vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel, and wishing to pass on the other vessel's port side sound?Not learned 17. INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, what action should you take?Not learned 18. INLAND ONLY Passing signals shall be sounded on inland waters by __________.Not learned 19. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass about 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 20. INLAND ONLY When power-driven vessels are crossing, what does a signal of one short blast by either vessel mean?Not learned 21. INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is meeting another vessel head-on that involves a risk of collision. To comply with the steering and sailing rules what action should you take?Not learned 22. INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in illustration D038RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take?Not learned 23. INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "I" that is within half a mile of, and in sight of power- driven vessel "II" as shown in illustration D036RR below. Vessel "II" sounds one short blast. What action should you take if you agree?Not learned 24. INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?Not learned 25. INLAND ONLY What is the required whistle signal for a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth?Not learned 26. INLAND ONLY When shall signals be sounded by a power-driven vessel intending to overtake another vessel?Not learned 27. INLAND ONLY You sight a vessel displaying an alternating red and yellow light. What does this light indicate?Not learned 28. INLAND ONLY Which signal must a power-driven vessel give, in addition to one prolonged blast, when backing out of a berth with another vessel in sight 0.5nm away?Not learned 29. INLAND ONLY What signal is a power-driven vessel, when leaving a dock or berth, required to sound?Not learned 30. INLAND ONLY The stand-on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of the whistle. This means that the vessel __________.Not learned 31. INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are crossing within a half a mile of each other as shown in illustration D042RR below. Vessel "A" sounds one short blast on the whistle. What should Vessel "B" sound if in agreement?Not learned 32. INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting on a clear day and will pass less than half a mile apart. Which is TRUE in this situation for whistle signals?Not learned 33. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 34. INLAND ONLY While underway in a harbor you hear a vessel sound a prolonged blast. What does this signal indicate?Not learned 35. INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indicating his intention to pass you on your starboard side. What is your signal of agreement?Not learned 36. INLAND ONLY While underway and in sight of another power-driven vessel forward of your beam, more than 0.5 mile away, you put your engines full speed astern. Which statement concerning whistle signals is TRUE?Not learned 37. INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D029RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 38. INLAND ONLY A vessel engaged in public safety activities may display an alternately flashing red and yellow light. This special light may be used by a vessel engaged in which of the following?Not learned 39. INLAND ONLY A vessel leaving a dock or berth must sound a prolonged blast of the whistle only if __________.Not learned 40. INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power-driven and overtaking power-driven vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. What signal should vessel "A" sound?Not learned 41. INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in illustration D031RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take?Not learned 42. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND According to the Navigation Rules, you may depart from the Rules when __________.Not learned 43. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When action to avoid a close-quarters situation is taken, a course change alone may be the most effective action provided that __________.Not learned 44. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is at anchor in fog. The fog signal of another vessel, apparently underway, has been growing louder and the danger of collision appears to exist. In addition to your fog signal, what signal may be used to indicate your presence?Not learned 45. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. She is about one mile distant and is on your starboard bow. You believe she will cross ahead of you but she sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Which action should you take?Not learned 46. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the height of the bank. Which action are you required to take in accordance with the Rules?Not learned 47. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend, and hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast from around the bend. Which signal should you sound?Not learned 48. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action should you take if you believe that risk of collision exists?Not learned 49. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard?Not learned 50. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?Not learned 51. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation on open waters, which does a sailing vessel NOT have to "keep out of the way of"?Not learned 52. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation, which vessel may sound a signal to indicate failure to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel consisting of at least five short and rapid blasts of the whistle?Not learned 53. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation of two power-driven vessels, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall take which action?Not learned 54. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a small vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engaged in underwater operations, which shall she display?Not learned 55. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which describes a head-on situation?Not learned 56. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What determines if a vessel is "restricted in her ability to maneuver"?Not learned 57. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?Not learned 58. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of a "short blast" on the whistle?Not learned 59. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.Not learned 60. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following in illustration D086RR below represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Rules?Not learned 61. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You hear the fog signal of another vessel forward of your beam. Risk of collision may exist. You are required to take which action?Not learned 62. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a key requirement when taking action to avoid collision?Not learned 63. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is/are required for a vessel being towed?Not learned 64. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which light(s) is a vessel engaged in fishing, and at anchor required to exhibit?Not learned 65. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What light(s), if any, would you show at night if your vessel was broken down and being towed astern by another vessel?Not learned 66. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND How long is the duration of a prolonged blast of the whistle?Not learned 67. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a meeting situation, which vessel may sound at least five or more rapid blast on the whistle?Not learned 68. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the minimum sound signaling equipment required aboard a vessel 10 meters in length?Not learned 69. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What must be TRUE in order for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone?Not learned 70. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility, what action shall a power-driven vessel take?Not learned 71. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Navigation lights must be displayed in all weathers from sunset to sunrise. They also __________.Not learned 72. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that a vessel shall be operated at a safe speed at all times so that she can be stopped within __________.Not learned 73. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, if you see a vessel ahead displaying the lights shown in illustration D070RR below, what action should you take?Not learned 74. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, you see a vessel displaying the light shown in illustration D046RR below. Which vessel would exhibit this light?Not learned 75. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying a single green light. Which vessel have you sighted?Not learned 76. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights shown in illustration D065RR is doing which of the following?Not learned 77. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel which is less than 7 meters in length and anchored in an area where other vessels do not normally navigate is __________.Not learned 78. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of which of the following?Not learned 79. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is stopped and making no way, but is not in any way disabled. Another vessel is approaching you on your starboard beam. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 80. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A power-driven vessel has on her port side a sailing vessel which is on a collision course. What action is the power-driven vessel required to take?Not learned 81. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your power-driven vessel is underway when you sight a sailing vessel on your port bow. Which vessel is the "stand-on" vessel?Not learned 82. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a manned vessel being towed at night?Not learned 83. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which requirement must be met in order for a stand-on vessel to take action to avoid collision?Not learned 84. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in restricted visibility and hear a fog signal forward of the beam. Nothing appears on your radar screen. The Rules require which action to be taken?Not learned 85. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, when must a towed vessel sound a fog signal?Not learned 86. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel being towed, if manned, shall sound which fog signal?Not learned 87. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Risk of collision exists when an approaching vessel is observed under which situation?Not learned 88. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?Not learned 89. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Which is one of the factors?Not learned 90. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When do the Rules state that a vessel overtaking another vessel is relieved of her duty to keep clear?Not learned 91. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?Not learned 92. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel with the wind abaft the beam is navigating in fog. Which signal is she required to sound?Not learned 93. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you saw flames aboard a vessel but could see the vessel was not on fire, what would this indicate?Not learned 94. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration D080RR below. This could be what type of vessel?Not learned 95. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in illustration D080RR below. Which type of vessel are you observing?Not learned 96. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). That vessel may be heading in which direction?Not learned 97. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel change course and speed?Not learned 98. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When shall the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation take action to avoid the other vessel?Not learned 99. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which shape(s) would be displayed by the vessel engaged in the operation indicated by the lights shown in illustration D082RR below?Not learned 100. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When in sight of another vessel and there is sufficient sea room, any action taken to avoid collision must __________.Not learned 101. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is NOT a distress signal?Not learned 102. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal may be used by a vessel that is in doubt as to whether sufficient action is being taken by another vessel to avoid collision?Not learned 103. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?Not learned 104. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal shall a vessel underway and making way in fog shall sound every two minutes?Not learned 105. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation do the Rules require both vessels to change course?Not learned 106. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What would be a "special circumstance" under the Rules?Not learned 107. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. When may this action be taken?Not learned 108. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Rules to take action in order to avoid collision?Not learned 109. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?Not learned 110. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement concerning whistle signals is FALSE?Not learned 111. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning seaplanes on the water?Not learned 112. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning the signal consisting of at least five short and rapid blast of the whistle to indicate a vessel fails to understand the intentions or actions of another vessel?Not learned 113. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The steering and sailing rules for vessels in restricted visibility apply to vessels __________.Not learned 114. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern of the vessel?Not learned 115. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "power-driven vessel" refers to any vessel __________.Not learned 116. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The term "restricted visibility" as used in the Rules refers __________.Not learned 117. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE concerning a signal consisting of at least five short and rapid blast of the whistle?Not learned 118. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE for fog signals of vessels underway and making way?Not learned 119. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is TRUE when a vessel uses any sound or light signals to attract the attention of another vessel?Not learned 120. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are crossing, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?Not learned 121. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two power-driven vessels are meeting head-on and there is a risk of collision, which action is required to be taken?Not learned 122. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two sailing vessels are approaching each other as shown in illustration D003RR below. Which statement is correct?Not learned 123. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If two sailing vessels are running free with the wind on the same side, which one must keep clear of the other?Not learned 124. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When two vessels are in immediate danger of collision, the stand-on vessel must take which action?Not learned 125. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which type of vessel is required to display the lights shown in illustration D070RR below?Not learned 126. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in fog when you hear the following signal: one short blast, one prolonged blast and one short blast in succession. Which of the following would it be?Not learned 127. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a prolonged blast from another vessel. Which vessel would sound this signal?Not learned 128. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a short blast, a prolonged blast, and a short blast of a whistle. This signal indicates which vessel(s)?Not learned 129. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in fog, you hear a vessel ahead sound two prolonged blasts on the whistle. Which action should you take?Not learned 130. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway in a fog, you hear a whistle signal of one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. This signal could be sounded by all of the following EXCEPT which vessel?Not learned 131. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway in heavy fog. You hear the fog signal of a vessel which is somewhere ahead of your vessel. Which action(s) are you required to take?Not learned 132. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Underway at night you see the red sidelight of a vessel well off your port bow. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 133. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are underway at night and you sight the lights shown in illustration D047RR below. You know these lights indicate which of the following?Not learned 134. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow. If danger of collision exists, which action(s) are you required to take?Not learned 135. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel at anchor shall display, between sunrise and sunset, on the forward part of the vessel where it can best be seen which shape?Not learned 136. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel anchored in fog may warn an approaching vessel by sounding which signal?Not learned 137. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is approaching a bend. You hear a prolonged blast from around the bend. You should take which action?Not learned 138. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessels "A" and "B" are power-driven vessels and crossing as shown in illustration D026RR below. Which statement is TRUE?Not learned 139. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel that is defined as "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel due to __________.Not learned 140. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing underway sounds the same fog signal as which vessel?Not learned 141. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is exhibiting the lights shown in illustration D082RR below. Which can you conclude about the vessel?Not learned 142. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of her beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. What shall she reduce speed to?Not learned 143. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel should not impede the navigation of a power-driven vessel?Not learned 144. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine her sidelights and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?Not learned 145. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights __________.Not learned 146. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights comply with which requirement(s)?Not learned 147. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights meet which requirement(s)?Not learned 148. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may sound at least five short and rapid blast on the whistle if in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken by the other vessel to avoid collision?Not learned 149. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel must exhibit a conical shape, apex downwards?Not learned 150. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel nearing a bend in the channel where, because of the height of the bank, you cannot see a vessel approaching from the opposite direction. Which signal should you sound?Not learned 151. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel, which does not normally engage in towing operations, is towing a vessel in distress. Which of the following statements is TRUE?Not learned 152. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. Which light will vessel "A" observe on vessel "B"?Not learned 153. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. In this situation which of the following describes vessel "B"?Not learned 154. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Vessel "A" is overtaking vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below. Vessel "B" should do which of the following?Not learned 155. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Rules, the vessel is in which category?Not learned 156. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) is/are required to sound a fog signal of one prolonged followed by two short blasts?Not learned 157. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel "restricted in her ability to maneuver" is one which __________.Not learned 158. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on a vessel and see ahead the lights shown in illustration D059RR below. These lights indicate which of the following?Not learned 159. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel shall exhibit a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A"?Not learned 160. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel(s) shall a power-driven vessel underway "keep out of the way of"?Not learned 161. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel showing a rigid replica of the International Code flag "A" is engaged in which operation?Not learned 162. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is the stand-on vessel when two vessels crossing in fog are NOT in sight of one another?Not learned 163. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel traveling at a "safe speed" as defined in the COLREGS?Not learned 164. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is "underway" within the meaning of the Rules?Not learned 165. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel would be required to show a white light from a lantern exhibited in sufficient time to prevent collision?Not learned 166. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are on watch in fog. Which vessel is "in sight"?Not learned 167. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are the watch officer on a power-driven vessel and notice a large sailing vessel approaching from astern. Which action should you take?Not learned 168. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The white masthead light required for a power-driven vessel under the Rules is visible over how many degrees of the horizon?Not learned 169. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A white masthead light shows through an arc of how many degrees?Not learned 170. BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What does the word "length" refer to?Not learned