OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road 3

Question 1

What is restricted visibility under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

Any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, rain, snow, sandstorm, or similar causes

Answer

Restricted visibility includes any condition that reduces visibility, including fog, heavy rain, snow, mist, or sandstorm. Night darkness alone is not restricted visibility.

Question 2

What fog signal must a power-driven vessel making way sound in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes

Answer

A power-driven vessel making way through the water must sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes in restricted visibility.

Question 3

Which vessel must give way when a sailing vessel and a power-driven vessel are crossing?

Accepted Answer

The power-driven vessel must give way to the sailing vessel

Answer

Under Rule 18, a power-driven vessel must keep clear of a sailing vessel, except when the sailing vessel is overtaking.

Question 4

What does Rule 2 (Responsibility) require of all vessel operators?

Accepted Answer

Using good seamanship, including departing from the rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger

Answer

Rule 2 establishes that while vessels must follow the Navigation Rules, nothing excuses failure to use good seamanship, including departing from the rules when necessary.

Question 5

What is the proper lookout requirement under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing and all available means

Answer

Rule 5 requires every vessel to maintain a proper lookout at all times using sight, hearing, and all available means.

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

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OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road 3