Free OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are operating a power-driven vessel in a narrow channel and intend to overtake another power-driven vessel on its starboard side. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the appropriate whistle signal to indicate your intention?

Accepted Answer

One short blast

Answer

Inland Navigation Rule 9 states that a vessel intending to overtake another on the other vessel's starboard side shall sound one short blast. If the vessel to be overtaken agrees, it will sound the same signal in return.

Question 2

At night, you see another vessel ahead exhibiting both red and green sidelights and a white masthead light. What type of situation is this, and what action is required?

Accepted Answer

A head-on situation where both vessels must alter course to starboard.

Answer

Seeing both sidelights of a vessel ahead indicates a head-on or nearly head-on situation. According to Rule 14, in such a meeting, each vessel must alter her course to starboard so that each shall pass on the port side of the other.

Question 3

Which of the following vessels has the highest priority (is the most 'stand-on' vessel) according to the general hierarchy of responsibility between vessels (Rule 18)?

Accepted Answer

A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver

Answer

Rule 18 establishes a 'pecking order' for vessel responsibility. A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver is to be kept clear of by power-driven vessels, sailing vessels, and vessels engaged in fishing. Only a vessel not under command has higher priority.

Question 4

You are operating a 15-meter powerboat in foggy conditions, making way through the water. What sound signal are you required to make?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes.

Answer

Rule 35(a) specifies that a power-driven vessel making way through the water in or near an area of restricted visibility shall sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes.

Question 5

Under the Navigation Rules, a sailing vessel underway must keep out of the way of all the following vessels EXCEPT:

Accepted Answer

A power-driven vessel crossing its path

Answer

According to Rule 18, a sailing vessel must keep out of the way of a vessel not under command, a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver, and a vessel engaged in fishing. However, a power-driven vessel must generally keep out of the way of a sailing vessel.

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Free OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road Questions and Answers