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rule 34

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What signals should a power-driven vessel underway make when maneuvering is authorized or required by the rules?

a)

One short blast

b)

Two short blasts

c)

Two long blasts

d)

One long blast

2.

What does one short blast on a whistle indicate?

a)

No maneuvering required

b)

Altering to starboard

c)

Altering to port

d)

Operating astern propulsion

3.

In a crossing situation, if a vessel needs to alter course to starboard, how many short blasts should it sound on the whistle?

a)

Three

b)

Four

c)

Two

d)

One

4.

What does two short blasts on a whistle indicate?

a)

Operating astern propulsion

b)

No maneuvering required

c)

Altering to starboard

d)

Altering to port

5.

When vessels are approaching each other and one is unsure of the other's intentions, how many short rapid blasts should be given on the whistle?

a)

Three

b)

Six

c)

Four

d)

Five

6.

What does one prolonged blast on a whistle indicate when a vessel is nearing a bend or an area where other vessels may be obscured?

a)

Proceed with caution

b)

Vessel in distress

c)

Clear passage

d)

Uncertain situation

7.

If whistles on a vessel are more than 100 meters apart, how many base whistles should be used for giving maneuvering and warning signals?

a)

Four

b)

Three

c)

Two

d)

One

8.

What does three short blasts on a whistle indicate?

a)

Altering to port

b)

No maneuvering required

c)

Altering to starboard

d)

Operating astern propulsion

9.

In a narrow channel or fairway, what signals should be given to indicate overtaking on the starboard side?

a)

One prolonged blast followed by one short blast

b)

One short blast followed by one prolonged blast

c)

Two short blasts followed by one prolonged blast

d)

Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast

10.

What does two flashes of light signals indicate when supplementing whistle signals?

a)

Altering to port

b)

Altering to starboard

c)

No maneuvering required

d)

Operating astern propulsion

11.

If a vessel is approaching a sailing vessel and needs to alter course to port, how many short blasts should be sounded on the whistle?

a)

Four

b)

Two

c)

One

d)

Three

12.

What does one flash of light signals indicate when supplementing whistle signals?

a)

No maneuvering required

b)

Operating astern propulsion

c)

Altering to port

d)

Altering to starboard

13.

When vessels are in sight of one another and one is unsure of the other's actions, what should be done?

a)

Sound one prolonged blast

b)

Sound five short rapid blasts

c)

Sound two prolonged blasts

d)

Sound three short blasts

14.

What should a vessel do if it is unsure of what's happening when approaching a bend or an area where other vessels may be obscured?

a)

Sound one prolonged blast

b)

Sound two short blasts

c)

Sound three short blasts

d)

Sound four short blasts

15.

If whistles on a vessel are more than 100 meters apart, why should only one base whistle be used for giving maneuvering and warning signals?

a)

To follow regulations

b)

To increase sound intensity

c)

To avoid confusion

d)

To save energy