Boating License Test Navigation Lights and Sound Signals Flashcards
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What sound signal does a vessel in restricted visibility (fog) make if it is a power-driven vessel underway?
Answer: One prolonged blast every 2 minutes
A power-driven vessel underway in restricted visibility sounds one prolonged blast (4–6 seconds) every 2 minutes.
What lights are required for a vessel under sail at night?
Answer: Red and green sidelights and a white stern light
Sailing vessels underway must display red and green sidelights and a white stern light, or a tricolor masthead light.
What does it mean when you hear a vessel sound two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast in restricted visibility?
Answer: The vessel is a sailing vessel underway
Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast is the fog signal for a sailing vessel underway.
A vessel ringing a bell rapidly for 5 seconds in fog or restricted visibility is signaling what?
Answer: The vessel is anchored and warning of its position
An anchored vessel rings its bell rapidly for 5 seconds every minute to warn nearby vessels of its position in restricted visibility.
What does a masthead light on a power-driven vessel look like and what arc does it cover?
Answer: A white light covering 225 degrees from ahead to each side
The masthead light is a white light covering 225 degrees from dead ahead to 22.5 degrees abaft the beam on each side.
What sound signal is used when a power vessel backs away from a dock?
Answer: Three short blasts
Three short blasts indicate that the vessel's engine is operating in reverse.