Question 278 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) power-driven vessel. According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), a sailing vessel is not required to keep out of the way of a power-driven vessel. The COLREGS state that a sailing vessel must keep out of the way of a vessel engaged in fishing, a vessel not under command, and a vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver. However, a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. The other options (A, B, and C) are incorrect because a sailing vessel is required to keep out of the way of those types of vessels, as per the COLREGS.