Rules of the Road

Question 1

Rule 1 (INT):

Answer 1

These rules apply to all vessels upon the high seas and in all waters connected therewith navigable by seagoing vessels.

Question 2

Rule 1 (INL)

Answer 2

These rules apply to all vessels upon the inland waters if the united states and to all vessels on the Canadian waters of the great lakes.

Question 3

Rule 2:

Answer 3

Responsibility: Nothing in these rules shall exonerate any vessel, or the owner, master, or crew thereof, from the consequences of any neglect to comply with these rules.

Question 4

Rule 4

Answer 4

Rules 4-10 apply to all vessels in any condition of visibility.

Question 5

Rule 5

Answer 5

Lookout: Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout bu sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.

Question 6

Rule 6:

Answer 6

Safe Speed: Every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate for the prevailing circumstances and conditions.

Question 7

Factors of Safe Speed:

Answer 7

Background lights
Maneuverability of your vessel
Visibility
State of the Wind, seas, and current.
proximity of navigational hazards
draft of your vessel.

Question 8

Factors of safe speed (radar)

Answer 8

The characteristic, efficiency, and limitations of the radar equipment.
Any constraints imposed by the radar range scale of use.
The effect on radar detection of the wind, sea state, weather, and other sources of interference.
The possibility that small vessels, floating ice, or other objects may not be detected by radar.
The exact assessment of number, movement, and location of vessels on radar.
The more exact assessment of visibility that may be possible when radar is used to determine the range of vessels or other objects in the vicinity.

Question 9

Rule 7:

Answer 9

Risk of Collision: Every vessel shall use all available means appropriate to the circumstances and conditions to determine of risk of collision exists. If there is any doubt risk of collision shall be deemed to exist.

Question 10

Rule 8:

Answer 10

Action to Avoid Collision: Any action taken to avoid collision shall be taken in accordance with the rules 4-10 and shall if the circumstances of the case admit, be positive and made in ample time.

Question 11

Rule 9:

Answer 11

Narrow Channels

Question 12

Rule 10:

Answer 12

Traffic Separation Schemes.

Question 13

Rule 11

Answer 13

Rules 11-18 apply to vessels in sight of one another.

Question 14

Rule 12

Answer 14

Sailing vessels.

Question 15

Rule 13:

Answer 15

Overtaking: Shall be deemed to be overtaking when coming up to another vessel from an angle greater than 22.5

Question 16

Rule 14

Answer 16

Head on situation.

Question 17

Rule 15

Answer 17

Crossing

Question 18

Rule 16

Answer 18

Action of the Give Way: Take early and substantial action to avoid collision.

Question 19

Rule 17:

Answer 19

Action by Stand On Vessel:
The Standon vessel SHALL maintain course and speed.
The stand on vessel MAY take action to avoid collision by her maneuver alone when it is apparent that the action of the give-way vessel are not enough to avoid collision.
When the vessel required to keep her course and speed finds herself so close that collision can not be avoided by the action of the giveaway vessel alone she SHALL take such action as will best aid to avoid collision.

Question 20

Rule 18

Answer 20

Pecking order

Question 21

Rule 19

Answer 21

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

Question 22

Which Vessels sound _** in restricted visibility

Answer 22

Constrained by draft
Engaged in Fishing
Not Under Command
Towing
Restricted in Ability to maneuver
Sailing
(CENTRS)

Question 23

International meeting or crossing

Answer 23

must sound signals within sight and both vessels must be power driven

Question 24

INT: *

Answer 24

I am altering course to STBD

Question 25

INT **

Answer 25

I am altering course to Port

Question 26

INT: ***

Answer 26

I am operating astern propulsion

Question 27

In-land intention signals:

Answer 27

1/2 mile AND in sight also must be power driven.

Question 28

Inland: *

Answer 28

I propose leaving you to port

Question 29

Inland: **

Answer 29

I propose STBD

Question 30

I agree: inland

Answer 30

repeat signal

Question 31

I agree: INT

Answer 31

__ * __ *

Question 32

Overtake Port INT

Answer 32

__ __ * *

Question 33

Overtake STBD INT

Answer 33

__ __ *

Question 34

Overtake Port Inland

Answer 34

• *

Question 35

Overtake STBD Inland

Answer 35

*