Coast Guard Exams
Question 218Rules of the Road90% to pass

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Rule 14 describes the action to be taken by vessels meeting head-on. Which of the following conditions must exist in order for this rule to apply?

AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) All of the above. For Rule 14 (Vessels Meeting Head-On) of both the International and Inland Navigation Rules to apply, the following conditions must exist: 1) Both vessels must be power-driven (not sail or other vessel types). 2) The vessels must be meeting on reciprocal or nearly reciprocal courses (heading directly towards each other). 3) The situation must involve a risk of collision. All three of these conditions must be met in order for Rule 14 to dictate the actions the vessels must take to avoid a head-on collision. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not encompass all the necessary requirements for this rule to apply.

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