Quiz 1

Part A – General
RULE 1: APPLICATION

1. The International Rules of the Road apply:

A. to all waters which are not inland waters
B. only to waters outside the territorial waters of the US
C. only to waters where foreign vessels travel
D. upon the high seas and connecting waters navigable by seagoing vessels

2. These Rules shall apply to all vessels upon __________ connected therewith navigable by seagoing
vessels.
I. The high seas
II. In all waters
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II
3. Nothing in these Rules shall interfere with the operation of special rules made by an appropriate authority
for __________ connected with the high seas and navigable by seagoing vessels and such special rules shall
conform as closely as possible to these Rules.
I. Roadstead and harbors
II. Rivers
III. Lakes or inland waters
A. I and II
B. II and III
C. I and III
D. I, II and III

4. Which statement is TRUE about the Navigation Rules?

A. The Rules require the vessels to comply with Traffic Separation Scheme regulations
B. The Rules use the term “safe speed”
C. The Rules permit a stand-on vessel to take action prior to being in extremis
D. All of the above

5. You are on a vessel that cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights due to the nature
of the vessel’s function, what is required in this situation?
A. The vessel must carry only the lights that comply with the rules, the others may be omitted
B. The vessel must be altered to permit full compliance with the rules
C. An all-round light should be substituted for the masthead light and the stern light
D. The vessel’s lights must comply as closely as possible, as determined by her government

. 6. What is the authorized light to assist in the identification of submarines operating on the surface?
A. Blue rotating light
B. Flashing white light
C. Intermittent flashing amber/yellow light
D. Flashing sidelight

. 7. The masthead light may be located at other than the fore and aft centerline on a vessel:
A. Less than 50 meters in length
B. Less than 20 meters in length
C. Of special construction
D. Engaged in fishing
. 8. What is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional navigational light for a
ship of war?
A. Two yellow lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft
B. Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mine clearing operations
C. Flashing amber beacon for submarine
D. Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercise

9. Which of the following is a light signal authorized by the Secretary of the Navy as an additional
navigational light for a ship of war?
A. Flashing amber beacon for submarine
B. Green masthead and yardarm lights for a vessel engaged in mine clearing operations
C. Red-White-Red lights in a vertical line for a carrier launching aircraft
D. Yellow flares indicating torpedo firing exercise

RULE 2: RESPONSIBILITY

. 10. Nothing in these Rules shall exonerate any __________ thereof, from the consequences of any neglect
to comply with these Rules or of the neglect of any precaution which may be required by the ordinary
practice of seamen, or by the special circumstances of the case.
I. Vessel
II. Owner
III. Master
A. I and II
B. I and III
C. III only
D. I, II and III

. 11. In construing and complying with these Rules due regard shall be had to __________ and to any special
circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from these
Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger.
I. All dangers of navigation
II. Collision
A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and II
D. Neither I nor II

. 12. According to Navigation Rules, you may depart from the rules when:
A. No vessels are in sight
B. No vessels are visible in the radar
C. You are in immediate danger
D. Out of sight of land

. 13. What would be a “special circumstance” under the Rules?

A. Vessel at anchor
B. More than two vessels meeting
C. Speed in for
D. More than two vessels crossing

. 14. In complying with the Rules, of what must the mariner take due regard?
A. Limited backing power of his vessel
B. Radar information about nearby vessel
C. The occupation of the other vessel, if known
D. All of the above

II. Enumeration
1. Name the 3 importance of COLREG
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2. Name the parts of COLREG and title of each.
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3. Name the 3 sections of Part B of COLREG and title of each.
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