Boating Certification Test Navigation Rules of the Road 2

Question 1

Two sailboats are on a collision course. Sailboat A is on a port tack and Sailboat B is on a starboard tack. Which boat is the stand-on vessel?

Accepted Answer

Sailboat B on starboard tack

Answer

Sailboat A on port tack

Answer

The boat moving faster

Answer

The larger boat

Question 2

What does a vessel show to indicate it is constrained by its draft?

Accepted Answer

A cylinder displayed where it can best be seen

Answer

Three red lights in a vertical line

Answer

A diamond shape at the masthead

Answer

A flashing yellow light

Question 3

In a narrow channel, where should a vessel generally keep when safe and practicable?

Accepted Answer

On the starboard side of the channel

Answer

In the center of the channel

Answer

On the port side of the channel

Answer

On the side closest to shallow water

Question 4

A vessel engaged in fishing with nets has restricted maneuverability. How many white lights does it show at night in addition to its sidelights?

Accepted Answer

One white light above a red light

Answer

Two red lights in a vertical line

Answer

Three white lights in a triangle

Answer

One white all-round light only

Question 5

What signal must a power-driven vessel sound when overtaking another vessel in a narrow channel to pass on the vessel's starboard side?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast

Answer

Two short blasts

Answer

One short blast

Answer

Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

Question 6

Which vessel is considered the 'give-way' vessel when a sailing vessel and a vessel not under command meet?

Accepted Answer

The sailing vessel gives way

Answer

The vessel not under command gives way

Answer

Both vessels must stop

Answer

The faster vessel gives way

Question 7

What is the minimum distance a vessel must remain from another vessel to avoid creating a dangerous wake or wash?

Accepted Answer

No fixed distance; the operator must operate at a safe speed given conditions

Answer

100 feet

Answer

200 feet

Answer

500 feet