Question 111Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of which of the following?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) a sailing vessel.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS), which apply to both international and inland waters, a power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of a sailing vessel. This is because sailing vessels are generally less maneuverable than power-driven vessels, so the power-driven vessel has the responsibility to avoid a collision.
The other options are incorrect because: B) a seaplane on the water is treated the same as a vessel under the COLREGS, C) a vessel that is overtaking another vessel must keep out of the way of the vessel being overtaken, and D) a vessel on the port side that is crossing the power-driven vessel's course has the right-of-way.
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