USCG Navigation Rules and Regulations 3

Question 1

Which vessel has the right of way when a sailing vessel and a power-driven vessel are crossing?

Accepted Answer

The sailing vessel

Answer

The power-driven vessel

Answer

The vessel on the starboard side

Answer

The larger vessel

Question 2

What does one short blast on a whistle mean under the Inland Rules?

Accepted Answer

I am altering course to starboard

Answer

I am altering course to port

Answer

I intend to leave you on my port side

Answer

I am operating astern propulsion

Question 3

A vessel overtaking another in a narrow channel must?

Accepted Answer

Keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken

Answer

Sound two prolonged blasts and proceed

Answer

Proceed at reduced speed only

Answer

Wait for the overtaken vessel to signal first

Question 4

What light is shown by a vessel engaged in pilotage duty?

Accepted Answer

White over red all-round lights

Answer

Red over white all-round lights

Answer

Yellow flashing light

Answer

All-round blue light

Question 5

A power-driven vessel less than 50 meters may not show which light combination?

Accepted Answer

A tricolor lantern at the masthead

Answer

Masthead light, sidelights, and sternlight

Answer

An all-round white light instead of masthead and sternlight

Answer

Sidelights and an all-round white light

Question 6

Under COLREGS, what action shall the stand-on vessel take when a collision cannot be avoided by the give-way vessel alone?

Accepted Answer

Take the best action to avoid collision

Answer

Sound five short blasts and stop

Answer

Increase speed to pass clear

Answer

Maintain course and speed at all times