Boating Certification Test Navigation Rules 2

Question 1

Two power-driven vessels are crossing. Which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel on the port side of the other

Answer

The vessel on the starboard side of the other

Answer

The faster vessel

Answer

The smaller vessel

Question 2

What does a vessel constrained by her draft have in common with a vessel not under command?

Accepted Answer

Both have restricted ability to maneuver and must be given way

Answer

Both must show red lights only

Answer

Both must anchor immediately

Answer

Both may sound any signal they choose

Question 3

Which sound signal indicates a vessel is altering course to STARBOARD?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

Answer

Two short blasts

Answer

Three short blasts

Answer

One prolonged blast

Question 4

A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel wishes to pass on the overtaken vessel's port side. What signal should the overtaking vessel sound?

Accepted Answer

Two prolonged blasts followed by two short blasts

Answer

Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

Answer

One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts

Answer

Three short blasts

Question 5

What is the minimum sound signal equipment required for a vessel less than 12 meters in length?

Accepted Answer

Any means of making an efficient sound signal

Answer

A whistle and a bell

Answer

A whistle only

Answer

A horn and a foghorn

Question 6

In restricted visibility, a vessel making way through the water should sound what signal every 2 minutes?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast

Answer

Two prolonged blasts

Answer

Three short blasts

Answer

One prolonged and two short blasts

Question 7

Which vessel has the highest priority in the right-of-way hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Vessel not under command

Answer

Sailing vessel

Answer

Fishing vessel

Answer

Power-driven vessel