Rules of the Road

Question 1

What does COLREGs stand for?

Answer 1

International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea

Question 2

True or False: COLREGs apply to all vessels on the high seas.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

What is the primary purpose of COLREGs?

Answer 3

To prevent collisions between vessels at sea.

Question 4

Fill in the blank: The COLREGs were adopted by the _____ in 1972.

Answer 4

International Maritime Organization (IMO)

Question 5

What are the two main parts of the COLREGs?

Answer 5

The General Rules and the Specific Rules.

Question 6

Which rule of COLREGs states that all vessels must take action to avoid collisions?

Answer 6

Rule 2 - Responsibility

Question 7

What does Rule 5 of COLREGs require?

Answer 7

Vessels must maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing.

Question 8

Multiple Choice: Which vessel is required to give way under Rule 9?

Answer 8

A vessel navigating through a narrow channel must give way to a vessel that can only navigate safely in that channel.

Question 9

What is the significance of Rule 18?

Answer 9

It outlines the responsibilities of vessels in sight of one another.

Question 10

True or False: A sailing vessel under sail has the right of way over a power-driven vessel.

Answer 10

True

Question 11

What is the definition of ‘Stand-On Vessel’?

Answer 11

The vessel that has the right of way and must maintain its course and speed.

Question 12

Fill in the blank: A vessel engaged in fishing is considered a _____ under COLREGs.

Answer 12

Navigating vessel

Question 13

What does Rule 14 pertain to?

Answer 13

Head-on situations.

Question 14

Multiple Choice: In a crossing situation, which vessel must give way?

Answer 14

The vessel that has the other on its starboard side.

Question 15

What is the purpose of Rule 7?

Answer 15

To require vessels to assess the risk of collision.

Question 16

True or False: All vessels must use radar to avoid collisions.

Answer 16

False

Question 17

What does Rule 22 specify?

Answer 17

It defines the term ‘vessels restricted in their ability to maneuver.’

Question 18

What is the implication of Rule 8?

Answer 18

It requires vessels to take action to avoid collisions.

Question 19

Fill in the blank: The term ‘give way vessel’ refers to a vessel that must _____ to avoid a collision.

Answer 19

take early and substantial action

Question 20

What does Rule 17 cover?

Answer 20

Actions by the stand-on vessel.

Question 21

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of vessel mentioned in COLREGs?

Answer 21

Aircraft

Question 22

What does Rule 34 address?

Answer 22

Signals to be made in restricted visibility.

Question 23

True or False: The COLREGs apply only during daylight hours.

Answer 23

False

Question 24

What is the consequence of failing to comply with COLREGs?

Answer 24

Legal liability for collisions and accidents.

Question 25

Fill in the blank: A vessel engaged in towing must display a _____ when towing.

Answer 25

special day shape

Question 26

What is Rule 3 focused on?

Answer 26

Definitions of terms used in the regulations.

Question 27

Multiple Choice: Which vessel is considered a 'vessel not under command'?

Answer 27

A vessel unable to maneuver due to exceptional circumstances.

Question 28

What does Rule 19 pertain to?

Answer 28

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility.

Question 29

True or False: Fishing vessels must always give way to all other vessels.

Answer 29

False

Question 30

What is the primary duty of a lookout as per COLREGs?

Answer 30

To detect and report any potential hazards or other vessels.

Question 31

Fill in the blank: The term 'underway' means a vessel is _____ and not at anchor.

Answer 31

not moored

Question 32

What does Rule 11 define?

Answer 32

Application of the rules in different situations.

Question 33

Multiple Choice: Which vessel has the least maneuverability?

Answer 33

A vessel constrained by her draft.

Question 34

What does Rule 12 state regarding sailing vessels?

Answer 34

Sailing vessels must give way to vessels that are not under command.

Question 35

True or False: The COLREGs provide guidelines for both commercial and recreational vessels.

Answer 35

True

Question 36

What does Rule 25 require vessels to do at night?

Answer 36

Display proper lights.

Question 37

Fill in the blank: Rule 6 emphasizes the need for _____ in determining safe speed.

Answer 37

all factors that may affect visibility

Question 38

What is the role of Rule 15?

Answer 38

To specify actions for vessels crossing paths.

Question 39

Multiple Choice: Which vessel must not impede the passage of a vessel that can only navigate safely in the channel?

Answer 39

A vessel constrained by her draft.

Question 40

What does Rule 4 cover?

Answer 40

Application of the rules in any condition.

Question 41

True or False: All vessels must comply with the COLREGs, regardless of size.

Answer 41

True