Alabama Boaters Navigation Rules 3

Question 1

Which vessel has the right of way over all other vessels under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

A vessel not under command

Answer

A vessel not under command (e.g., with engine failure or steering failure) is at the top of the right-of-way hierarchy because it cannot maneuver.

Question 2

What does one prolonged blast every two minutes indicate?

Accepted Answer

A power-driven vessel underway in restricted visibility

Answer

A power-driven vessel making way through the water in restricted visibility sounds one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.

Question 3

What is the sound signal for a vessel at anchor in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

Rapid ringing of a bell for five seconds every one minute

Answer

A vessel at anchor in fog rings a bell rapidly for about five seconds at intervals of not more than one minute.

Question 4

When a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The sailing vessel because it is the overtaking vessel

Answer

The overtaking vessel — regardless of type — is always the give-way vessel; the vessel being overtaken is the stand-on vessel.

Question 5

What lights must a power-driven vessel under 12 meters exhibit at night when underway?

Accepted Answer

All-around white light and sidelights

Answer

A power-driven vessel less than 12 meters may exhibit an all-round white light and sidelights instead of the full masthead/stern combination.

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