Question 43 Rules of the Road

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Under the Rules, any vessel may slacken her speed, stop, or reverse her engines. What should this action accomplish?

A attract the attention of another vessel
B create a crossing situation
C allow more time to assess the situation
D All of the above
AI Explanation

The correct answer is C) allow more time to assess the situation. Under both the International and Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel may slacken speed, stop, or reverse engines in order to have more time to properly assess the situation and determine the appropriate course of action. This allows the vessel to better evaluate the risk of collision and make a safe and informed decision about how to proceed, rather than reacting hastily. The other options are incorrect because slowing or stopping a vessel is not primarily intended to attract attention (A) or create a crossing situation (B). The main purpose is to give the vessel more time to evaluate the situation and determine the safest course of action.

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