Question 156Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are preparing to cross a narrow channel. You see a vessel that can only be navigated safely within the channel. Which action should you take?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) not cross the channel if you might impede the other vessel.
This is the correct answer because the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and Inland Navigation Rules require vessels to avoid impeding the safe passage of another vessel that is restricted to the channel. By not crossing the channel, you are giving the right-of-way to the vessel that can only navigate safely within the channel.
The other options are incorrect because: A) sounding the danger signal is not the appropriate action, C) holding course and speed could impede the other vessel, and D) initiating passing signals is not necessary in this situation.
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