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OUPV Rules Of The Road Exam-Actual
Questions And Correct Answers 2026
Seaplane lights - correct-answer -shall attempt to comply with vessel lighting
when possible. Shall not display flashing yellow lights reserved for hovercrafts and
hydrofoils.
WIG - correct-answer -Wing in ground plane. Uses pressure between wing and
ocean to stay aloft. Not considered a seaplane
Short blast - correct-answer -one second duration
Prolonged blast - correct-answer -4-6 seconds in duration
Sound Equipment vessel 12M or more - correct-answer -Whistle and bell
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Sound equipment vessel 100M or more - correct-answer -bell and gong
Sound equipment vessel under 12M - correct-answer -no whistle and bell
required but must have some efficient way of making sound signal
International Action and warning signals are made by - correct-answer -power
vessels to indicate action to be taken, and are not answered
One short blast - correct-answer -altering course to starboard
Two shot blasts - correct-answer -altering course to port
Three short blasts - correct-answer -I am operating astern propulsion
Danger/doubt signal - correct-answer -5 or more short blasts, indicating you are in
doubt or think another vessels actions are endangering you. Only to be used when
vessels are in sight of one another i.e. not in restricted visibility
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Prolonged-prolonged-short blast - correct-answer -I intend to overtake you to
starboard. International only
Prolonged-prolonged-short-short blast - correct-answer -I intend to overtake you
to port
Responding to overtaking vessel's sound signal - correct-answer -If in agreement:
Prolonged, Short, Prolonged, Short (morse code "C" or charlie). To refuse request:
danger signal
Restricted Visibility Underway intervals - correct-answer -two minutes
Restricted Visibility not underway intervals (anchored or aground) intervals -
correct-answer -every minute
Restricted visibility one prolonged blast - correct-answer -power boat underway,
making way
OUPV Rules Of The Road Exam-Actual
Questions And Correct Answers 2026
Seaplane lights - correct-answer -shall attempt to comply with vessel lighting
when possible. Shall not display flashing yellow lights reserved for hovercrafts and
hydrofoils.
WIG - correct-answer -Wing in ground plane. Uses pressure between wing and
ocean to stay aloft. Not considered a seaplane
Short blast - correct-answer -one second duration
Prolonged blast - correct-answer -4-6 seconds in duration
Sound Equipment vessel 12M or more - correct-answer -Whistle and bell
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Sound equipment vessel 100M or more - correct-answer -bell and gong
Sound equipment vessel under 12M - correct-answer -no whistle and bell
required but must have some efficient way of making sound signal
International Action and warning signals are made by - correct-answer -power
vessels to indicate action to be taken, and are not answered
One short blast - correct-answer -altering course to starboard
Two shot blasts - correct-answer -altering course to port
Three short blasts - correct-answer -I am operating astern propulsion
Danger/doubt signal - correct-answer -5 or more short blasts, indicating you are in
doubt or think another vessels actions are endangering you. Only to be used when
vessels are in sight of one another i.e. not in restricted visibility
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Prolonged-prolonged-short blast - correct-answer -I intend to overtake you to
starboard. International only
Prolonged-prolonged-short-short blast - correct-answer -I intend to overtake you
to port
Responding to overtaking vessel's sound signal - correct-answer -If in agreement:
Prolonged, Short, Prolonged, Short (morse code "C" or charlie). To refuse request:
danger signal
Restricted Visibility Underway intervals - correct-answer -two minutes
Restricted Visibility not underway intervals (anchored or aground) intervals -
correct-answer -every minute
Restricted visibility one prolonged blast - correct-answer -power boat underway,
making way
