OUPV Rules of The Road UPDATED
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
International Rules Applicability - CORRECT ANSWER - all vessels on the high seas and
all connected navigable waters, but not to interfere with special rules made by proper authorities
(ex.. USCG Inland Rules)
Safe Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Speed at which a vessel can take proper action to
avoid collision and stop in an appropriate distance.
Safe Speed Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - State of the sea, traffic density,
maneuverability, visibility, background interference, harbor rules, and draft
A risk of collision exists if the ____ of an approaching vessel does not _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - bearing, appreciably change
Risk of Collision - CORRECT ANSWER - If there is any doubt, there is a risk. Constant
bearing decreasing range constitutes a risk.
Action to avoid a collision should be ____ and ____ and not ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - positive and made in ample time, result in another close quarters situation
Vessel in a narrow channel less than 20M or sailing vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall
not impede the passage of a vessel which can only safely navigate within the channel
Fishing vessels in a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall not impede any vessel
Vessel crossing a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall not cross if it impedes the
passage of a vessel that can only safely navigate within the channel
, Nearing a bend in a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - sounds a prolonged blast of
the horn, to be returned by an approaching vessel on the other side of the bend (if present)
Traffic Separation Scheme - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce risk of collision in narrow
area, dense traffic, or otherwise constricted seas. No pecking order, vessels cross at right angles,
enter and leave TSS at small angles
Sailing ROW - CORRECT ANSWER - Starboard tack has ROW, if on the same tack
leeward boat has ROW. A sailboat on a port tack and unsure of the tack of an approaching sailing
vessel (due to restricted visibility) shall give way
Overtaking - CORRECT ANSWER - A vessel approaching from 135 degrees behind a
vessel (seeing only stern light) is considered overtaking. If any doubt assume you are overtaking.
Overtaking sailboat still gives way even if overtaken boat is a power boat.
Head on Situation - CORRECT ANSWER - two powerboats on reciprocal courses. Both
vessels turn to starboard.
Crossing Situation - CORRECT ANSWER - Vessel to starboard is the stand on vessel.
Stand on Vessel responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain course and speed
unless: giveway boat is not taking substantial action then stand on vessel may alter course to
avoid collision. If actions of giveway boat are not sufficient to avoid a collision then the stand-on
boat must take action.
Pecking Order (responsibilities) - CORRECT ANSWER - New Reels Catch Fish, So
Purchase Some Willingly: NUC, RAM, CBD, Fishing, Sailing, Power, Seaplane, WIG
Conduct in Restricted Visibility - CORRECT ANSWER - Vessels shall proceed at a safe
speed, engine controls ready for immediate maneuverability (avoid control delays), contact on
radar that indicates close quarters situation requires early and substantial action
ACTUAL Exam Questions and CORRECT
Answers
International Rules Applicability - CORRECT ANSWER - all vessels on the high seas and
all connected navigable waters, but not to interfere with special rules made by proper authorities
(ex.. USCG Inland Rules)
Safe Speed - CORRECT ANSWER - Speed at which a vessel can take proper action to
avoid collision and stop in an appropriate distance.
Safe Speed Considerations - CORRECT ANSWER - State of the sea, traffic density,
maneuverability, visibility, background interference, harbor rules, and draft
A risk of collision exists if the ____ of an approaching vessel does not _____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - bearing, appreciably change
Risk of Collision - CORRECT ANSWER - If there is any doubt, there is a risk. Constant
bearing decreasing range constitutes a risk.
Action to avoid a collision should be ____ and ____ and not ____ - CORRECT
ANSWER - positive and made in ample time, result in another close quarters situation
Vessel in a narrow channel less than 20M or sailing vessel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall
not impede the passage of a vessel which can only safely navigate within the channel
Fishing vessels in a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall not impede any vessel
Vessel crossing a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - shall not cross if it impedes the
passage of a vessel that can only safely navigate within the channel
, Nearing a bend in a narrow channel - CORRECT ANSWER - sounds a prolonged blast of
the horn, to be returned by an approaching vessel on the other side of the bend (if present)
Traffic Separation Scheme - CORRECT ANSWER - Reduce risk of collision in narrow
area, dense traffic, or otherwise constricted seas. No pecking order, vessels cross at right angles,
enter and leave TSS at small angles
Sailing ROW - CORRECT ANSWER - Starboard tack has ROW, if on the same tack
leeward boat has ROW. A sailboat on a port tack and unsure of the tack of an approaching sailing
vessel (due to restricted visibility) shall give way
Overtaking - CORRECT ANSWER - A vessel approaching from 135 degrees behind a
vessel (seeing only stern light) is considered overtaking. If any doubt assume you are overtaking.
Overtaking sailboat still gives way even if overtaken boat is a power boat.
Head on Situation - CORRECT ANSWER - two powerboats on reciprocal courses. Both
vessels turn to starboard.
Crossing Situation - CORRECT ANSWER - Vessel to starboard is the stand on vessel.
Stand on Vessel responsibilities - CORRECT ANSWER - maintain course and speed
unless: giveway boat is not taking substantial action then stand on vessel may alter course to
avoid collision. If actions of giveway boat are not sufficient to avoid a collision then the stand-on
boat must take action.
Pecking Order (responsibilities) - CORRECT ANSWER - New Reels Catch Fish, So
Purchase Some Willingly: NUC, RAM, CBD, Fishing, Sailing, Power, Seaplane, WIG
Conduct in Restricted Visibility - CORRECT ANSWER - Vessels shall proceed at a safe
speed, engine controls ready for immediate maneuverability (avoid control delays), contact on
radar that indicates close quarters situation requires early and substantial action
