captains test #17, #18, #19, #20, #21

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#17. A power driven vessel crossing a river on the Western Rivers has the right of way over______.

A. vessels ascending the river
B. vessels descending the river.
C. all vessels ascending and descending the river.
D. None of the above.

#18. Which lights are required for a barge, Not part of a composite unit being pushed ahead?

A. sidelights and stern lights.
B. sidelights, a special flashing light, and a stern light.
C. sidelights and a special flashing light.
D. sidelights, a towing light, and a stern light.

#19 A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an up bound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?

A. the down bound vessel has the right of way.
B. the down bound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
C. The down bound vessel must propose the manner and place of passage.
D All of the above.

#20. Your vessel is proceeding down a channel and can safely navigate only within the channel. Another vessel is crossing your bow from port to starboard, and you are in doubt to her intension's. Which statement is TRUE.

A. The sounding of the danger signal is optional.
B. the sounding of the danger signal is mandatory.
C. You should sound two short blasts.
D. You should sound one prolonged and two short blasts.

#21. The stand on vessel in a crossing situation sounds one short blast of a whistle. This means that the vessel:

A. intends to hold course and speed.
B. is changing course to starboard.
C. is changing course to port.
D. intends to leave the other on her port side.


5 more. Have at it fellows you will be a Captain before you know it:socool:

SD
 
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Sorry didn't see the caveat at the top...makes a difference ...:thumb:
 
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#17. D
#18. C.
#19. D
#20. B.
#21. D.
 

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