OUPV Rules of The Road EXAM (updated 2025) Questions & Answers |
Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
1. International all vessels on the high seas and all connected navigable waters, but not to interfere
Rules with special rules made by proper authorities (ex.. USCG Inland Rules)
Applicability
2. Safe Speed Speed at which a vessel can take proper action to avoid collision and stop in an
appropriate distance.
3. Safe Speed Con- State of the sea, traffic density, maneuverability, visibility, background interfer-
siderations ence, harbor rules, and draft
4. A risk of collision bearing, appreciably change
exists if the ____
of an approach-
ing vessel does
not _____
5. Risk of Collision If there is any doubt, there is a risk. Constant bearing decreasing range constitutes
a risk.
6. Action to avoid positive and made in ample time, result in another close quarters situation
a collision should
be ____ and ____
and not ____
7. Vessel in a nar- shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can only safely navigate within the
row channel less channel
than 20M or sail-
ing vessel
8. Fishing vessels in shall not impede any vessel
a narrow channel
9.
, OUPV Rules of The Road EXAM (updated 2025) Questions & Answers |
Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Vessel crossing a shall not cross if it impedes the passage of a vessel that can only safely navigate
narrow channel within the channel
10. Nearing a bend sounds a prolonged blast of the horn, to be returned by an approaching vessel
in a narrow chan- on the other side of the bend (if present)
nel
11. Traffic Separa- Reduce risk of collision in narrow area, dense traffic, or otherwise constricted seas.
tion Scheme No pecking order, vessels cross at right angles, enter and leave TSS at small angles
12. Sailing ROW 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
13. Overtaking 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.
14. Head on Situa- two powerboats on reciprocal courses. Both vessels turn to starboard.
tion
15. Crossing Situa- Vessel to starboard is the stand on vessel.
tion
16. Stand on Vessel maintain course and speed unless: giveway boat is not taking substantial action
responsibilities 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.
17. Pecking Order New Reels Catch Fish, So Purchase Some Willingly: NUC, RAM, CBD, Fishing,
(responsibilities) Sailing, Power, Seaplane, WIG
18. Conduct in Re-
stricted Visibility
Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
1. International all vessels on the high seas and all connected navigable waters, but not to interfere
Rules with special rules made by proper authorities (ex.. USCG Inland Rules)
Applicability
2. Safe Speed Speed at which a vessel can take proper action to avoid collision and stop in an
appropriate distance.
3. Safe Speed Con- State of the sea, traffic density, maneuverability, visibility, background interfer-
siderations ence, harbor rules, and draft
4. A risk of collision bearing, appreciably change
exists if the ____
of an approach-
ing vessel does
not _____
5. Risk of Collision If there is any doubt, there is a risk. Constant bearing decreasing range constitutes
a risk.
6. Action to avoid positive and made in ample time, result in another close quarters situation
a collision should
be ____ and ____
and not ____
7. Vessel in a nar- shall not impede the passage of a vessel which can only safely navigate within the
row channel less channel
than 20M or sail-
ing vessel
8. Fishing vessels in shall not impede any vessel
a narrow channel
9.
, OUPV Rules of The Road EXAM (updated 2025) Questions & Answers |
Latest Already Graded A+ UPDATE 2025|2026
Vessel crossing a shall not cross if it impedes the passage of a vessel that can only safely navigate
narrow channel within the channel
10. Nearing a bend sounds a prolonged blast of the horn, to be returned by an approaching vessel
in a narrow chan- on the other side of the bend (if present)
nel
11. Traffic Separa- Reduce risk of collision in narrow area, dense traffic, or otherwise constricted seas.
tion Scheme No pecking order, vessels cross at right angles, enter and leave TSS at small angles
12. Sailing ROW 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
13. Overtaking 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.
14. Head on Situa- two powerboats on reciprocal courses. Both vessels turn to starboard.
tion
15. Crossing Situa- Vessel to starboard is the stand on vessel.
tion
16. Stand on Vessel maintain course and speed unless: giveway boat is not taking substantial action
responsibilities 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.
17. Pecking Order New Reels Catch Fish, So Purchase Some Willingly: NUC, RAM, CBD, Fishing,
(responsibilities) Sailing, Power, Seaplane, WIG
18. Conduct in Re-
stricted Visibility
