Question 203 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is C) The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power-driven vessel. This is because under both the International Rules of the Road and the Inland Navigation Rules, a sailing vessel is considered the "burdened" or "give-way" vessel when overtaking a power-driven vessel. The power-driven vessel maintains the right-of-way in this situation. The sailing vessel must take early and substantial action to keep clear of the overtaken power-driven vessel. The other answer choices are incorrect because A) does not apply, B) is incorrect as the sailing vessel must yield, and D) is incorrect as the power-driven vessel maintains the right-of-way.