Question 183 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane. A vessel using a traffic separation scheme must not proceed in an inappropriate traffic lane. Traffic separation schemes are designed to organize the flow of traffic and reduce the risk of collisions. Vessels are required to follow the designated traffic lanes and not cross or enter the separation zones between the lanes. Fishing within the separation zone is also prohibited. The other answer choices, A) enter the separation zone, B) engage in fishing the separation zone, and C) cross a traffic lane, are all actions that are not allowed for vessels using a traffic separation scheme.