Command of river vessels up to 1600 tons: the larger excursion boats and casino and dinner boats. Coast Guard exam code RVR02.
177 real questions from the Coast Guard National Maritime Center's public sample exams, free. Rules of the Road needs 90%. Every other module needs 70%.
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What's on the test
Module
Topic
Questions here
To pass
Q300
Rules of the Road: Inland
39
90%
Q386
Deck General (Master 500-1600 ton, Rivers)
48
70%
Q387
Deck Safety (Master 500-1600 ton, Rivers)
50
70%
Q388
Navigation General: Rivers (Master 500-1600 ton)
40
70%
The Q389 Chart Plot (Mississippi River) module is done on a paper chart at the exam, so it isn't here. Practice it with the chart and tools.
10 sample questions
For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?
A.The coastline of the United States out to one mile offshore
B.The Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary
C.The waters surrounding any islands of the U.S.
D.Any lakes within state boundaries
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B. The Great Lakes on the United States side of the boundary
Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland
Which action has a tendency to happen to a vessel proceeding along the bank of a river or channel with steep banks?
A.The vessel will hug the bank
B.The vessel will sheer away from the bank
C.The vessel will increase speed
D.The vessel will continue in line with the bank
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B. The vessel will sheer away from the bank
Q160, Deck General
What is the difference between net tonnage and gross tonnage?
A.Net tonnage is tonnage of cargo compared to tonnage of whole ship.
B.There is no difference.
C.Net tonnage is the net weight of the ship.
D.Net tonnage is the gross tonnage, less certain deductions for machinery and other areas.
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D. Net tonnage is the gross tonnage, less certain deductions for machinery and other areas.
Q161, Deck Safety
The needle of an aneroid barometer points to 30.05 on the dial. What does this indicate?
A.30.05 millimeters of mercury
B.30.05 millibars
C.30.05 inches of mercury
D.The barometric pressure is falling
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C. 30.05 inches of mercury
Q349, Navigation General
In fog you observe your radar and determine that risk of collision exists with a vessel which is 2 miles off your port bow. Which action should you take?
A.Take avoiding action as soon as possible
B.Sound five short and rapid blasts at two-minute intervals
C.Hold course and speed until the other vessel is sighted
D.Stop your engines
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A. Take avoiding action as soon as possible
Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland
When passing a moored vessel in a narrow channel which actions will help minimize wake damage?
A.Stay on outside of channel and make a notation in the log book
B.Reduce speed and make a notation in the bell book
C.Check the rudder several times while passing the vessel
D.Go half astern when abeam of the moored vessel
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B. Reduce speed and make a notation in the bell book
Q160, Deck General
You are on a ship that has broken down and are preparing to be taken in tow. You will use your anchor cable as part of the towline. Which statement is TRUE?
A.The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake.
B.The anchor cable should be led out through a chock, if possible, to avoid a sharp nip at the hawsepipe lip.
C.The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be just forward of your bow.
D.The anchor cable should be veered enough to allow the towline connection to be immediately astern of the towing vessel.
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A. The strain of the tow is taken by the riding pawl, chain stopper, and anchor windlass brake.
Q161, Deck Safety
Which describes the visible range marked on charts for lights?
A.The maximum distance the light may be seen restricted by the height of the light and the curvature of the earth
B.The minimum distance at which the light may be seen based on a 12 mile distance to visible horizon
C.The maximum distance at which a light may be seen in clear weather with 10 miles visibility
D.The minimum distance at which the light may be seen with infinite visibility
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C. The maximum distance at which a light may be seen in clear weather with 10 miles visibility
Q349, Navigation General
Which is TRUE for a vessel using a traffic separation scheme?
A.only anchor in the separation zone
B.avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
C.use the separation zone for navigating through the scheme if she is hindering other traffic due to her slower speed
D.avoid crossing traffic lanes, but if obliged to do so, shall cross on as small an angle as is practical
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B. avoid anchoring in areas near the termination of the scheme
Q100, Rules of the Road: International & Inland
A mariner whose credential has been revoked shall not be issued another credential without which of the following?
A.Approval of an administrative law judge
B.Approval of the Officer-in-Charge, Marine Inspection