OUPV Navigational Rules of the Road 3

Question 1

What is restricted visibility under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

Any condition in which visibility is restricted by fog, mist, rain, snow, sandstorm, or similar causes

Answer

Visibility less than 1 nautical mile

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Only fog below 100 yards visibility

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Darkness at night

Question 2

What fog signal must a power-driven vessel making way sound in restricted visibility?

Accepted Answer

One prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes

Answer

Two short blasts every minute

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Three short blasts every three minutes

Answer

Continuous ringing of a bell

Question 3

Which vessel must give way when a sailing vessel and a power-driven vessel are crossing?

Accepted Answer

The power-driven vessel must give way to the sailing vessel

Answer

The sailing vessel always gives way

Answer

Neither vessel has priority

Answer

The vessel on the port side gives way

Question 4

What does Rule 2 (Responsibility) require of all vessel operators?

Accepted Answer

Using good seamanship, including departing from the rules when necessary to avoid immediate danger

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Following the rules exactly without deviation

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Only following Coast Guard orders

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Maintaining maximum speed at all times

Question 5

What is the proper lookout requirement under the Navigation Rules?

Accepted Answer

Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing and all available means

Answer

A lookout is only required at night

Answer

Only vessels over 65 feet need a lookout

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A lookout is required only in restricted visibility

Question 6

What determines safe speed under Rule 6?

Accepted Answer

Multiple factors including visibility, traffic density, maneuverability, background light, sea state, and draft relative to available depth

Answer

The posted speed limit only

Answer

Whatever speed the vessel can achieve

Answer

The speed of surrounding traffic