OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Rules of the Road Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are operating a power-driven vessel in restricted visibility and hear one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. Which of the following vessels could be sounding this signal?

Accepted Answer

A sailing vessel underway.

Answer

According to Rule 35, a sailing vessel underway in restricted visibility shall sound one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. This signal also applies to vessels not under command, vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver, vessels engaged in fishing, and vessels engaged in towing or pushing another vessel.

Question 2

Two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks. Vessel A is on a port tack, and Vessel B is on a starboard tack. According to the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

Accepted Answer

Vessel B, because it is on a starboard tack.

Answer

Rule 12 states that when two sailing vessels are approaching one another on opposite tacks, the vessel which has the wind on the port side (port tack) shall keep out of the way of the other (starboard tack). Therefore, the vessel on the starboard tack is the stand-on vessel.

Question 3

During daylight hours, you see a vessel ahead displaying three black balls in a vertical line. What does this day shape indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel aground.

Answer

The Navigation Rules specify that a vessel aground shall exhibit three black balls in a vertical line where they can best be seen. A vessel at anchor would show one black ball, and a vessel not under command would show two black balls in a vertical line.

Question 4

You are operating a 35-foot power-driven vessel underway at night. Which of the following lighting configurations is required?

Accepted Answer

A masthead light forward, sidelights, and a sternlight.

Answer

A power-driven vessel underway is required to exhibit a masthead light forward, sidelights (red for port, green for starboard), and a sternlight. Vessels under 12 meters (approximately 39.4 feet) may, as an alternative, exhibit an all-round white light and sidelights.

Question 5

In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which of the following statements correctly describes the responsibility of the give-way vessel?

Accepted Answer

It must take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

Answer

In a crossing situation, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side is the give-way vessel. The give-way vessel is required to take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the stand-on vessel, which should maintain its course and speed.

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Practice Test

OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Rules of the Road Questions and Answers