POWERED PLEASURE

CRAFT DRIVING LICENCE

PRACTICE PAPER
SET 1
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Choose the most suitable answer.

1. Vessels travelling in a Traffic Separation Scheme (TSS) shall:

a) So far as practical keep near to a Traffic Separation line or separation zone.

b) Proceed in the appropriate traffic lane in the general direction of traffic flow
for that lane.

c) Make way at the highest possible speed.

2. As shown in the diagram, two power-driven vessels are crossing. In order NOT to
involve risk of collision, if vessel ‘X’ fails to take appropriate action to avoid
collision:

a) Vessel ‘Y’ should stop, slow down or alter to starboard.

b) Vessel ‘Y’ should stand on. X

Y

c) Vessel ‘Y’ should alter to port to avoid collision.

3. Three power-driven vessels are meeting as shown in the diagram. In order to

avoid risk of collision:
B A

a) Vessel ‘A’ should give way to vessel ‘B’ & ‘C’.

b) Vessel ‘A’ should give way to vessel ‘B’.

C
c) Vessel ‘A’ should give way to vessel ‘C’.

4. A power-driven vessel ‘P’ is proceeding along the fairway and meets a fishing
vessel ‘F’ which is crossing the fairway:

a) Vessel ‘P’ shall give to vessel ‘F’. P

F
b) Vessel ‘F’ shall give way to vessel ‘P’.

c) Both vessels should give way to each other.

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5. Sailing vessel ‘S’ is meeting head on with a power-driven vessel ‘P’. In order NOT
to involve risk of collision:

a) Vessel ‘S’ should give way to vessel ‘P’.

S
P
b) Vessel ‘P’ should give way to vessel ‘S’.

c) Both vessels ‘S’ and ‘P’ shall alter course to starboard.

6. A vessel shall so far as practicable avoid crossing traffic lanes. However, if

obliged to do so it shall:

a) Increase their speed.

b) Cross at a small angle to the general direction of traffic flow as it is safe and
practicable.

c) Cross as far as practicable at right angles to the general direction of the traffic
flow.

7. Two power-driven vessels ‘X’ and ‘Y’ are crossing. In orderNOT to involve risk of
collision:

a) Both vessels should give way to each other.

X
b) Vessel ‘Y’ should give way to vessel ‘X’. Y

c) Vessel ‘X’ should give way to vessel ‘Y’.

8. A vessel nearing a bend or an area of a channel or fairway where other vessels

may be obscured by sight shall sound:

a) Three prolonged blasts.

b) Two prolonged blasts.

c) One prolonged blast.

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9. Increase their speed. A power-driven vessel ‘X’ is overtaking power-driven vessel

‘Y’. If vessel ‘X’ fails to take effective action to avoid collision:

a) Vessel ‘Y’ should take action to avoid collision. X

Y
b) Both vessels ‘X’ and ‘Y’ should give way to each other.

c) Vessel ‘Y’ should hold her course and speed.

10. Every vessel shall at all times determine if any risk of collision exists. Should
there be any doubt:

a) Stop the engine immediately.

b) Such risk shall be deemed not to exist.

c) Such risk shall be deemed to exist.

11. As shown in the diagram, a vessel which is restricted in her ability to manoeuvre
‘X’ meets power-driven vessel ‘Y’. If there is a risk of collision:

a) Both vessels should give way to each other.

X Y
b) Vessel ‘Y’ should give way to vessel ‘X’.

c) Vessel ‘X’ should give way to vessel ‘Y’.

12. As shown in the diagram, a sailing vessel ‘S’ and a power-driven vessel ‘P’ are
crossing. In order NOT to involve risk of collision:
P
a) Vessel ‘P’ should stand-on.
S
b) Vessel ‘P’ should give way to vessel ‘S’.

c) Vessel ‘S’ should avoid crossing ahead and alter course to starboard.

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13. As shown in the diagram, a power-driven vessel ‘P’ making way and fishing
vessel ‘F’ engaged in fishing are crossing. In order NOT to involve risk of
collision:
F
a) Both vessels should give way to each other.
P
b) Vessel ‘P’ should give way to vessel ‘F’.

c) Vessel ‘F’ should give way to vessel ‘P’.

14. In a narrow channel, a pleasure craft should remain as safe and practical by
travelling:

a) In the middle of the channel.

b) On the port side of the channel.

c) On the starboard side of the channel.

15. A vessel of less than 20meters in length or sailing vessel shall:

a) Not impede the passage of vessels which can safely navigate only within
narrow channels or fairways.

b) Impede the passage of vessel which can safely navigate only within narrow
channels or fairways.

c) Never cross channels or fairways.

16. All vessels shall display their navigational lights:

a) When it is dark.

b) Between sunset and sunrise and during all conditions of restricted visibility.

c) Between sunset and sunrise.

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17. A ‘Vessel Not Under Command’ means that it

a) Is engaged in special operations.

b) Is made fast to ashore.

c) Is experiencing a mechanical breakdown.

18. Every vessel that is required to keep out of the way of another vessel shall:

a) So far as possible take early and substantial action to keep clear.

b) Sound off to indicate its presence.

c) Stay on course and alter as necessary.

19. A pilot vessel on duty at night shall display the following lights:

a) White over white.

b) Red over white.

c) White over red.

20. A vessel displaying the day light shapes as shown is recognized as a:

a) Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

Ball
b) Vessel constrained by her draught.

c) Vessel not under command. Ball

21. When a vessel is overtaking another at night, she would be able to see only the
________ of the other vessel.

a) White light only (stern light).

b) Red and green lights (side lights).

c) Green, red and white lights (mast and side lights).

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22. At night, what light will be seen by vessel ‘B’ as it approaches vessel ‘A’?

a) One white light only. A

B
b) Green and white lights only.

c) Red, green, and white lights only.

23. A vessel at anchor at night shall exhibit where it can be best seen:

a) A white light, at the aft part of the vessel.

b) A white light, at the fore part of the vessel.

c) A white light, at the fore part of the vessel and the side lights (red and green).

24. A vessel displaying the following lights at night as shown is a: Red

a) Vessel not under command.

White
b) Vessel constrained by her draught.

c) Vessel restricted in her ability to manoeuvre.

Red

25. What fog signal should a power-driven vessel underway sound if it is in or

around an area of restricted visibility?

a) 3 prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than 2mins.

b) 2 prolonged blasts at intervals of not more than 2mins.

c) 1 prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2mins.

26. A towing vessel ‘T’ is involved in a crossing situation with a power-driven vessel
‘P. In order NOT to involve risk of collision:
T T

a) Both vessels should give way to each other.

b) Vessel ‘T’ should give way to vessel ‘P’.

P
c) Vessel ‘P’ should give way to vessel ‘T’.

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27. A power-driven vessel is making way at night and sees a RED and GREEN light
only directly ahead of her. She should:

a) Alter course to port immediately.

b) Alter course to starboard immediately.

c) Take appropriate action to avoid collision as the vessel ahead is a sailing

vessel.

28. At night, you see a crossing vessel displaying two red lights in a vertical line. You
should:

a) Give way if she is on the starboard bow,

b) Stand on if she is on the port bow,

c) Give way regardless of her relative position.

29. You are making way in an area of restricted visibility and you hear the fog signal
of a vessel making way ahead of your beam. She sounds close and there is
possibly a risk of collision. You should:

a) Slow down and alter course to port.

b) Slow down and alter course to starboard.

c) Proceed ahead and fully confirm that there is risk of collision before taking
action.

30. A towing light is:

a) Orange and identical to the stern light.

b) Yellow and identical to the masthead light.

c) Yellow and identical to the stern light.

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Suggested Answers

No. Ans No. Ans No. Ans No. Ans No. Ans
1 B 7 C 13 B 19 C 25 B
2 A 8 B 14 C 20 C 26 B
3 B 9 A 15 A 21 A 27 C
4 B 10 C 16 B 22 B 28 C
5 B 11 B 17 C 23 B 29 B
6 C 12 B 18 A 24 C 30 C

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