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

Answer

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other on its starboard (right) side is the give-way vessel and must yield.

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

Answer

If the give-way vessel fails to act, the stand-on vessel must take whatever action is needed to avoid a collision.

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

Answer

Human-powered vessels such as kayaks and rowboats are generally given right of way over sailboats and powerboats.

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)

Answer

In a head-on meeting situation, both vessels must alter course to starboard so each passes on the port side of the other.

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

Answer

Two short blasts mean 'I intend to pass you on my starboard side (your port side)' in inland rules.

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