Alabama Boaters Navigation Rules 2

Question 1

When two power-driven vessels are crossing and risk of collision exists, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel on the port side of the other

Answer

The vessel that has the other on its starboard side is the give-way vessel and must take early action to avoid collision.

Question 2

What does a vessel's red sidelight indicate to an approaching boat?

Accepted Answer

You are approaching from the vessel's port side

Answer

A red sidelight is displayed on the port (left) side, so seeing it means you are approaching from that vessel's port side.

Question 3

A stand-on vessel in a crossing situation should:

Accepted Answer

Maintain its course and speed initially

Answer

The stand-on vessel must maintain course and speed so the give-way vessel can predict its path and maneuver safely.

Question 4

What signal does a vessel give when it is about to overtake another vessel on the overtaken vessel's starboard side?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

Answer

One short blast signals intent to overtake or pass on the port side of the vessel ahead; two short blasts signals overtaking on the starboard side — wait, one blast = overtaking on the overtaken vessel's starboard side per Inland Rules.

Question 5

In a narrow channel, where should a vessel keep to the extent safe and practicable?

Accepted Answer

The starboard side of the channel

Answer

Rule 9 requires vessels to keep to the starboard side of a narrow channel to allow safe two-way traffic.

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Alabama Boaters Navigation Rules 2