Coast Guard Exams
Question 91Rules of the Road90% to pass

INLAND ONLY You see the lights shown in illustration D085RR below while proceeding in a channel. Where should you pass?

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AI Explanation
The correct answer is A. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, the lights shown in illustration D085RR indicate a vessel crossing a channel or fairway. In this situation, you should pass the vessel displaying these lights on the side indicated by the flashing light - in this case, the side indicated by the light at position A. The other options are incorrect because B, C, and D do not correspond to the side indicated by the flashing light, which is the proper side to pass the vessel.

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