Question 240 Rules of the Road

90% to pass

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel that is to keep out of the way of another vessel must take positive early action to comply with this obligation and must __________.

A avoid passing astern of the other vessel
B sound one prolonged blast to indicate compliance
C avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel
D alter course to port for a vessel on her port side
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), a vessel that is required to keep out of the way of another vessel must take early and substantial action to keep well clear of the other vessel. This includes avoiding crossing ahead of the other vessel, as crossing in front of the other vessel could lead to a collision. The other answer choices are incorrect, as they do not directly address the requirement to avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel.

Related Questions
Q805:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see the display of lights shown in illustration ... Q783:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel underway at night is displaying the lights ... Q761:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night, a vessel displaying the lights shown in il... Q890:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Two power-driven vessels are crossing as shown in il... Q960:BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is aground in fog. In addition to the re...

Ready to test your knowledge?

Take a Rules of the Road Practice Exam
Official Resources
USCG Navigation Rules (COLREGS) 33 CFR Navigation Rules USCG Navigation Center
← Previous Question All Questions Next Question →

Pass Your Coast Guard Licensing Exams!

Study offline, track your progress, and simulate real exams with the Coast Guard Exams app

Download on App Store Get it on Google Play Download for Mac