RYA Day Skipper Collision Regulations

Question 1

Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs), what lights must a power-driven vessel underway display at night?

Accepted Answer

A masthead light (white, forward), sidelights (green starboard, red port), and a stern light (white)

Answer

A red light only

Answer

Two red lights in a vertical line

Answer

Flashing blue lights

Question 2

Under Rule 12 of the COLREGs, when two sailing vessels are on the same tack, which vessel must give way?

Accepted Answer

The vessel to windward

Answer

The vessel to leeward

Answer

The faster vessel

Answer

The larger vessel

Question 3

What does Rule 5 of the COLREGs require every vessel to maintain at all times?

Accepted Answer

A proper look-out by sight and hearing, and by all available means

Answer

Maximum speed

Answer

Radio silence

Answer

A fixed course

Question 4

Under the COLREGs, what action should the 'give-way' vessel take?

Accepted Answer

Take early and substantial action to keep well clear

Answer

Slow down and wait

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Flash navigation lights

Answer

Sound five short blasts

Question 5

When approaching a narrow channel, which side should you keep to under Rule 9?

Accepted Answer

The starboard (right) side of the channel

Answer

The centre of the channel

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The port (left) side

Answer

Either side depending on traffic

Question 6

What sound signal should a vessel make in restricted visibility under Rule 35?

Accepted Answer

A power-driven vessel making way must sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes

Answer

No sound signals are required

Answer

Continuous ringing of a bell

Answer

Three short blasts every minute