Rule 6 Safe Speed Quiz

What is the main requirement of Rule 6 regarding safe speed?

• Travel at maximum speed at all times

• Proceed at a safe speed to avoid collision

• Travel at a speed that is comfortable for the captain

• Travel at a speed that is convenient for other vessels

What factor should be considered when determining safe speed in relation to visibility?

• The state of visibility

• The color of the vessel

• The number of crew members on board

• The type of radar equipment used

How does the presence of other vessels affect the determination of safe speed?

• It has no impact on safe speed

• It increases the safe speed

• It decreases the safe speed

• It changes the color of the vessel

Why is the maneuverability of the vessel important when deciding safe speed?

• To increase the speed limit

• To determine the stopping distance and turning ability

• To show off the turning ability

• To impress other vessels

How does background light affect the determination of safe speed?

• It changes the visibility of the vessel

• It has no effect on safe speed

• It decreases the safe speed

• It increases the safe speed

What should be considered when determining safe speed in relation to wind and current?

• The proximity of navigational hazards

• The presence of background light

• The direction of the wind and current

• The state of visibility

How does the draft of the vessel affect the determination of safe speed?

• It has no impact on safe speed

• It increases the safe speed

• It changes the color of the vessel

• It decreases the safe speed

Why is the efficiency and limitations of radar equipment important when determining safe speed?

• To increase the speed limit

• To impress other vessels

• To show off the radar range scale

• To consider the physical properties of the radar equipment

How does the number, location, and movement of vessels detected by radar affect safe speed?

• It decreases the safe speed

• It has no impact on safe speed

• It changes the color of the vessel

• It increases the safe speed

What should be used to determine an exact assessment of visibility when deciding safe speed?

• The number of crew members on board

• The color of the vessel

• The radar equipment

• The state of visibility