Question 133 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is C) not result in another close-quarters situation. The reasoning behind this is that the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules require that any action taken to avoid a collision must be positive, made in ample time, and with due regard to the observance of good seamanship. The action should not create another close-quarters situation or dangerous condition. The other options are incorrect because: A) sound signals are not required for every action taken to avoid collision, and B) a speed change is not always necessary, as the action taken must be appropriate to the circumstances.