Question 249Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Every vessel which is directed by these Rules to keep out of the way of another vessel shall, if the circumstances of the case admit, avoid which action?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) crossing ahead of the other.
According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGS) and the Inland Navigation Rules, which govern vessel operations, a vessel that is required to keep out of the way of another vessel should, if the circumstances permit, avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel. This is because crossing ahead of the other vessel would put the stand-on vessel in a vulnerable position and increase the risk of collision.
The other options (B, C, and D) are not correct because they do not address the specific requirement to avoid crossing ahead of the other vessel when required to keep out of the way.
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