Boating Certification Test Rules of the Water & Right of Way 2

Question 1

Two powerboats are crossing paths. Boat A is on Boat B's starboard side. Which boat must give way?

Accepted Answer

Boat B, because it is the give-way vessel

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Boat A, because it is the stand-on vessel

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Boat A, because it must yield to vessels on its right

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Boat B, because it has the right of way

Question 2

What is the stand-on vessel required to do when it becomes clear that the give-way vessel is NOT taking appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Take action to avoid collision if necessary

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Continue on course and speed at all times

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Immediately stop and wait

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Sound five short blasts and anchor

Question 3

A sailboat under sail and a human-powered vessel (kayak) are on a collision course. Which has right of way?

Accepted Answer

The kayak, because it is human-powered

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The sailboat, because it is larger

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The sailboat under sail always has right of way over any vessel

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Neither; both must alter course equally

Question 4

When two vessels meet head-on in a narrow channel, what is the correct action?

Accepted Answer

Both vessels turn to starboard (right)

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Both vessels turn to port (left)

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The smaller vessel gives way to the larger

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The slower vessel must stop

Question 5

Which signal tells another boater that you intend to pass them on THEIR port side (your starboard side)?

Accepted Answer

Two short blasts

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One short blast

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Three short blasts

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One prolonged blast

Question 6

A vessel engaged in fishing with nets is being approached by a powerboat. Who has right of way?

Accepted Answer

The fishing vessel, because it is restricted in its ability to maneuver

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The powerboat, because it has an engine

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The powerboat, because it is faster

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Neither; both must slow to idle speed

Question 7

You are overtaking another vessel in open water. Where must you pass to be in compliance with the rules?

Accepted Answer

Either side, but you must give way until completely past

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Always to the starboard side

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Always to the port side

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Only when the vessel ahead signals permission