Question 239 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is A) She has the right of way only if she is power-driven. The reasoning is based on the Inland Navigation Rules, which state that a downbound vessel with a following current has the right of way over an upbound vessel, but only if the downbound vessel is power-driven. This is because the downbound vessel's ability to maneuver is reduced due to the current, so the upbound vessel must take action to avoid a collision. The other options are incorrect because B) Neither vessel has the right of way is not accurate, C) the other vessel being upbound does not affect the right of way, and D) no whistle signal is required in this scenario.