Boating Safety and Navigation Rules Flashcards
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Two power-driven vessels are approaching each other head-on. What should each vessel do?
Answer: Alter course to starboard and pass port-to-port
In a head-on meeting, both power-driven vessels turn to starboard (right) and pass port-to-port.
In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel is the give-way vessel?
Answer: The vessel that has the other on its own starboard side
The vessel that sees the other on its starboard side must give way and keep clear.
What sound signal indicates a vessel intends to pass on your port side?
Answer: Two short blasts
Two short blasts signal an intention to pass on the other vessel's port side.
What does one prolonged blast every two minutes indicate in restricted visibility?
Answer: A power-driven vessel underway making way
A power-driven vessel making way in fog sounds one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.
When a sailboat under sail meets a power-driven vessel, who is generally the stand-on vessel?
Answer: The sailboat
A power-driven vessel usually must give way to a sailing vessel under sail alone.
What is the primary purpose of navigation rules (the 'rules of the road')?
Answer: To prevent collisions between vessels
Navigation rules exist mainly to prevent collisions on the water.
Five or more short, rapid blasts of the horn signal what?
Answer: Danger or doubt about another vessel's intentions
Five or more short rapid blasts is the danger signal, used when a vessel's intentions are unclear.