OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road 2

Question 1

Under the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation?

Accepted Answer

The vessel that has the other on its port side (the vessel on the right)

Answer

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other vessel on its port side is the stand-on vessel.

Question 2

What is the sound signal for a vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel under Inland Rules?

Accepted Answer

Two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast (to starboard) or two short blasts (to port)

Answer

Under Inland Rules, the overtaking vessel signals: two prolonged plus one short blast to pass on starboard side, or two prolonged plus two short blasts to pass on port side.

Question 3

What does five or more short and rapid blasts on a whistle signify?

Accepted Answer

Danger signal indicating doubt about intentions or insufficient action to avoid collision

Answer

Five or more short rapid blasts is the danger or doubt signal, used when a vessel is unsure of another vessels intentions.

Question 4

In a head-on meeting situation, what action must both vessels take?

Accepted Answer

Both vessels must alter course to starboard to pass port-to-port

Answer

When two power-driven vessels meet head-on, both must alter course to starboard so they pass on each others port side.

Question 5

What lights must a power-driven vessel under 50 meters display at night while underway?

Accepted Answer

Masthead light, sidelights (red and green), and a sternlight

Answer

A power-driven vessel under 50 meters underway must display a masthead light, port (red) and starboard (green) sidelights, and a white stern light.

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road 2