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

In a crossing situation, the vessel that has the other on its port (left) side is the stand-on vessel and must maintain course and speed.

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

Red navigation lights are mounted on the port (left) side of a vessel, so seeing a red sidelight means you are viewing the vessel from its port 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

A PWC underway at night must display the same lights as other powered vessels: red/green sidelights and white masthead and stern lights, or an all-around white 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

One short blast means the vessel intends to pass on its own starboard side (the other vessel's port side), per USCG Navigation Rules.

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

Navigation lights must be displayed from sunset to sunrise and during periods of reduced visibility, regardless of location.

PWC - Personal Watercraft Practice Test

PWC - Personal Watercraft Practice Test

PWC PWC Navigation Rules