PWC PWC Navigation Rules

Question 1

Which vessel is considered the 'stand-on' vessel in a crossing situation?

Accepted Answer

The vessel on the starboard side of the other

Answer

The vessel on the port side

Answer

The larger vessel

Answer

The faster vessel

Question 2

What does a solid red sidelight on a vessel indicate?

Accepted Answer

You are looking at the vessel's port (left) side

Answer

The vessel is stopped

Answer

The vessel is in distress

Answer

You are looking at the vessel's starboard (right) side

Question 3

A PWC underway at night is required to display which navigation lights?

Accepted Answer

Red and green sidelights plus a white all-around or masthead and stern light

Answer

Only a white stern light

Answer

No lights are required for PWCs

Answer

A single yellow flashing light

Question 4

What does one short blast of a horn signal from an approaching vessel mean?

Accepted Answer

I intend to pass you on my starboard side

Answer

I am in distress

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I intend to pass you on my port side

Answer

I am stopping my engines

Question 5

What is the 'inland rules' distance within which vessels must use navigation lights at night?

Accepted Answer

All vessels underway in reduced visibility or from sunset to sunrise

Answer

Within 100 feet of shore

Answer

Only within marked channels

Answer

Within 1 mile of a marina

Question 6

When a PWC is overtaking another vessel, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The overtaking vessel must keep clear

Answer

The vessel being overtaken

Answer

The larger vessel always gives way

Answer

Neither — both maintain course