have equal legs of sufficient length
have a large angle between the legs
be formed on a bight of cable through a ring
never be made up of chain
第1题：
A chain bridle is preferable to a wire rope towing bridle on a long ocean tow because chain ______.
A.is more flexible and has the ability to absorb shock because of its weight
B.is less subject to wear and damage from abrasion
C.requires little maintenance
D.All of the above
第2题：
The choice of length of tow bridle legs is governed by the ______．
A.Expected towing forces
B.Capability of retrieving gear
C.Freeboard of the unit being towed
D.Need to reduce yaw
第3题：
One advantage of chain over wire rope for a tow bridle is that chain ______.
A.is better suited for inland towing
B.resists damage from chafing
C.handles more easily
D.equalizes towing forces better
第4题：
It makes for an easy connection
It gives a spring effect to cushion the shock
It eliminates the necessity of a swivel
It does not chafe
第5题：
A chain bridle is used when towing astern because it ______.
A.is easy to connect
B.provides an effective catenary and absorbs shock due to its weight
C.makes rigging a swivel unnecessary
D.prevents the tow from yawing by the drag of the chains in a seaway
第6题：
In order to retrieve an inflatable liferaft and place it on deck，you should heave on the ______.
A.lifelines
B.righting strap
C.sea anchor
D.towing bridle
第7题：
A tow astern is veering from side to side on its towline．The best way of controlling the action is to ______．
A.Trim the tow by the bow
B.Trim the tow by the stern
C.List the tow to windward
D.Adjust the length of the towing bridle
第8题：
An ocean towing bridle whose legs are of equal length，but too short，may ______.
A.fail to provide spring in the hawser
B.cause unequal distribution of the load to one leg
C.cause the bridle legs to jump clear of the chocks or fairleads
D.None of the above
第9题：
An ocean tow is sinking in deep water. Attempts to sever the towing hawser are unsuccessful Which action should now be taken?______.
A.Abandon the towing vessel.
B.Radio for emergency assistance.
C.Slip the towline and allow it to run off the drum.
D.Secure all watertight openings on the towing vessel.
第10题：
is better suited for inland towing
resists damage from chafing
handles more easily
equalizes towing forces better