Rules of the Water & Right of Way Flashcards
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Under the Inland Rules, an agreement to pass port-to-port is confirmed when the other vessel responds with:
Answer: The same one-blast signal back to you
In inland waters, agreement is signaled by the same whistle blast returned; a different response means the proposal is rejected.
A vessel is 'not under command.' What lights does it display at night?
Answer: Two red lights in a vertical line
A vessel not under command displays two red lights in a vertical line (plus sidelights and sternlight if making way) to warn other vessels.
When approaching a blind bend in a river or narrow channel, which signal should you sound?
Answer: One prolonged blast
One prolonged blast warns any vessel around the bend that you are approaching, giving them time to respond.
In which situation is a powerboat the STAND-ON vessel?
Answer: When being overtaken by a faster powerboat
When a vessel is being overtaken, it is always the stand-on vessel; the overtaking vessel must keep clear.
What is the primary reason the Navigation Rules require action to be taken in 'ample time'?
Answer: To allow the stand-on vessel to observe and confirm the give-way vessel's intentions
Acting early gives the stand-on vessel time to see what the give-way vessel is doing and confirm that the situation is being resolved safely.
A vessel engaged in towing with a tow extending more than 200 meters displays how many yellow lights at night (in addition to its normal lights)?
Answer: One flashing yellow light
A vessel towing with a tow length over 200 meters displays one flashing yellow light to warn other traffic of the extended danger.
Which statement about the 'danger zone' on a powerboat is correct?
Answer: It is the area from dead ahead clockwise to 112.5 degrees on the starboard side
The danger zone is the arc from dead ahead (0°) sweeping clockwise to 112.5° on the starboard bow, where approaching vessels have the right of way over you.