Boating License Test Boating Safety and Navigation Rules 2

Question 1

Two power-driven vessels are approaching each other head-on. What should each vessel do?

Accepted Answer

Alter course to starboard and pass port-to-port

Answer

In a head-on meeting, both power-driven vessels turn to starboard (right) and pass port-to-port.

Question 2

In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which vessel is the give-way vessel?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on its own starboard side

Answer

The vessel that sees the other on its starboard side must give way and keep clear.

Question 3

What sound signal indicates a vessel intends to pass on your port side?

Accepted Answer

Two short blasts

Answer

Two short blasts signal an intention to pass on the other vessel's port side.

Question 4

What does one prolonged blast every two minutes indicate in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

A power-driven vessel underway making way

Answer

A power-driven vessel making way in fog sounds one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.

Question 5

When a sailboat under sail meets a power-driven vessel, who is generally the stand-on vessel?

Accepted Answer

The sailboat

Answer

A power-driven vessel usually must give way to a sailing vessel under sail alone.

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