1. Normally the overriding rule applying to collision regulations is:
a) always give way in the case of a collision by turning away from the other vessel
b) the more manoeuvrable boat keeps clear of the less manoeuvrable boat
c) neither of the above
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2.In the case of poor visibility it is the responsibility of the skipper to:
a) post a look-out not only by sight and hearing but also by radar, if equipped
b) wait until any other boat is visible before making changes in course
c) make any necessary changes early
d) Both a) and c)
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3. When another vessel is approaching on our port side and the relative bearing to that vessel remains constant we know that we:
a) are not in any danger of colliding at the present time
b) are on a collision course and avoidance action should be taken
c) have the right of way so no change is necessary
d) none of the above
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4. If a power -driven vessel approaches in your port (red) sector you should:

a) maintain your course and speed with caution
b) stop and give way
c) speed up to avoid a collision
d) None of these
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5. If any vessel approaches you from the stern (white) sector you should:.
a) maintain your course and speed with caution
b) slow down and allow it to pass
c) turn to starboard to allow it to pass on your port side
d) None of these
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6. When steering your vessel you should sit:
a) on the starboard side to watch for other vessels in your DANGER AREA
b) on the port side to watch for other vessels in your DANGER AREA
c) wherever it is most comfortable and watch for any other vessels approaching
d) near the compass to watch your course
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7. Which one of these sailboats would you want to be sailing in an emergency:

a) Vessel A because you will have more wind
b) Vessel B because you will be receiving more wind
c) Vessel A because vessel B is the give-way vessel
d) Vessel B because you are on a starboard tack
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8. The give-way vessel is the one which is required by the regulations to:
a) keep out of the way of another vessel
b) keep on its present course and speed to avoid a collision
c) stop and remain stopped to avoid a collision
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9. Which of the following boats keeps clear of A and B:

a) Boat D
b) Boat C
c) None of the boats keep clear of both A & B
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10. Which of the boats above keeps clear of B:
a) Boat A
b) Boat D
c) Neither A nor D since B should keep clear of both of them
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11. Which boat is the gives way vessel for A and C
a) Boat B
b) Boat D
c) Boat B gives way for A but not for C
d) Boat D gives way for A but not for C
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12. You are boat A you should give a horn signal of:

a) one short blast to indicate "I intend to pass on your starboard side"
b) one short blast to indicate "I intend to pass on your port side"
c) two short blasts to indicate "I intend to pass on your starboard side"
d) two short blasts to indicate "I intend to pass on your port side"
e) Both a) and d) are correct
f) Both b) and c) are correct
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13. Which of the following statements describes why vessel A is the give-way vessel:

a) motor vessels give way to sailboats in a narrow channel
b) motor vessels give way to sailboats on their starboard tack
c) motor vessels give way to sailboats even when they are under power
d) motor vessels give way to sailboats because sailboats are less maneuverable
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