AB Rules of the Road & Maritime Regulations

Question 1

What does a red navigational light indicate at night?

Accepted Answer

Port side

Answer

Starboard side

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Rear of vessel

Answer

Anchor position

Question 2

What is the purpose of COLREGs?

Accepted Answer

Prevent collisions

Answer

Document cargo

Answer

Track speed

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List crew

Question 3

What signal indicates a vessel is altering course to starboard?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

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Three long blasts

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Two short blasts

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Continuous blast

Question 4

What does a single white light visible all around mean?

Accepted Answer

Anchored vessel

Answer

Fishing

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Sailing

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Engine off

Question 5

Who has right of way in a crossing situation?

Accepted Answer

Starboard-side vessel

Answer

Larger vessel

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Faster vessel

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Fishing boat

Question 6

How should vessels pass when meeting head-on?

Accepted Answer

Alter to starboard

Answer

Maintain course

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Alter to port

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Stop engines

Question 7

What does a yellow over white light indicate?

Accepted Answer

Towing vessel

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Fishing at night

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Anchor light

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Under repair

Question 8

When is a vessel considered 'restricted in her ability to maneuver'?

Accepted Answer

Due to operational limitations

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In open water

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During fishing

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When fast-moving

Question 9

What does the sound signal of five short blasts mean?

Accepted Answer

Danger signal

Answer

Slow down

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All clear

Answer

Turn to port