Question 300 Rules of the Road

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INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel operating in a narrow channel with a following current on the Great Lakes or Western Rivers is meeting an upbound vessel. Which statement is TRUE?

A The upbound vessel must propose the manner of passing.
B The downbound vessel has the right of way.
C The upbound vessel must initiate the required maneuvering signals.
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is B) The downbound vessel has the right of way. This is because according to the Inland Navigation Rules, in a narrow channel with a following current, the downbound (downstream) vessel has the right of way over the upbound (upstream) vessel. The downbound vessel has the advantage of the current and should maintain its course and speed, while the upbound vessel must take early and substantial action to safely pass. The other options are incorrect because the upbound vessel does not have the responsibility to propose the passing arrangement or initiate the required maneuvering signals. The downbound vessel has the right of way in this situation.

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