OUPV - Operator Uninspected Passenger Vessel Rules of the Road Questions and Answers

Question 1

You are operating a power-driven vessel in restricted visibility and hear one prolonged blast followed by two short blasts. Which of the following vessels could be sounding this signal?

Accepted Answer

A sailing vessel underway.

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A power-driven vessel underway but stopped and not making way through the water.

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A vessel aground.

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A vessel being towed.

Question 2

Two sailing vessels are approaching on opposite tacks. Vessel A is on a port tack, and Vessel B is on a starboard tack. According to the Navigation Rules, which vessel is the stand-on vessel?

Accepted Answer

Vessel B, because it is on a starboard tack.

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Vessel A, because it is on a port tack.

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The vessel that is to leeward.

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The vessel that is overtaking the other.

Question 3

During daylight hours, you see a vessel ahead displaying three black balls in a vertical line. What does this day shape indicate?

Accepted Answer

A vessel aground.

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A vessel not under command.

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A vessel restricted in her ability to maneuver.

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A vessel at anchor.

Question 4

You are operating a 35-foot power-driven vessel underway at night. Which of the following lighting configurations is required?

Accepted Answer

A masthead light forward, sidelights, and a sternlight.

Answer

Sidelights and a sternlight only.

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One all-round white light only.

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A red all-round light over a white all-round light.

Question 5

In a crossing situation between two power-driven vessels, which of the following statements correctly describes the responsibility of the give-way vessel?

Accepted Answer

It must take early and substantial action to keep well clear.

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It must maintain course and speed until a collision is imminent.

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It is the vessel that has the other on its own port side.

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It should expect the stand-on vessel to maneuver first.

Question 6

Which of the following vessels has the highest priority or 'right of way' according to the general hierarchy established in Rule 18?

Accepted Answer

A vessel not under command.

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A sailing vessel.

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A vessel engaged in fishing.

Answer

A power-driven vessel.