Rule 8 Action to Avoid Collision Quiz

According to the text, any action taken to avoid collision should be taken in accordance with which rules?

• Rules of Part I

• Rules of Part G

• Rules of Part F

• Rules of Part H

In a crossing situation, why is it recommended to make one single bold alteration instead of a series of small alterations?

• To make it immediately obvious to the other vessel that action has been taken

• To show off your maneuvering skills

• To make it difficult for the other vessel to predict your actions

• To confuse the other vessel

What should a vessel do if it needs more time to assess a situation or avoid collision?

• Change course abruptly

• Stop or reverse her means of propulsion

• Maintain the same speed

• Increase speed

When is a vessel relieved of the obligation not to impede the passage or safe passage of another vessel?

• When it is stationary

• When it is approaching the other vessel

• When it is moving away from the other vessel

• When it is in a collision

What should a vessel do if it is required not to impede the passage of another vessel?

• Increase speed

• Stop abruptly

• Slow down

• Maintain the same speed

In a close-quarters situation, what is the most effective action to avoid collision?

• Reverse the means of propulsion

• Stop abruptly

• Alteration of speed alone

• Alteration of course alone

What should a vessel do if it needs more time to assess a situation or avoid collision?

• Change course abruptly

• Increase speed

• Maintain the same speed

• Stop or reverse her means of propulsion

What should a vessel do to avoid a close-quarters situation effectively?

• Make a series of small alterations

• Make one single bold alteration

• Stop abruptly

• Reverse the means of propulsion

What should a vessel do to ensure passing at a safe distance with another vessel?

• Take action that results in a close-quarters situation

• Take no action

• Increase speed

• Take action that results in passing at a safe distance

When can a vessel alter back to its original heading after taking action to avoid collision?

• Before taking any action

• When it is in a close-quarters situation

• Once it is finally passed and clear

• Immediately after taking action