USCG Exam Practice · Rule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
When altering course or speed to avoid collision, the Rules require that the alteration be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing by which means?
- AVisually only
- BBy radar only
- CVisually or by radar✓ correct
- DBy VHF radio confirmation
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(b) specifies that any alteration of course and/or speed shall be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. Both observation methods are explicitly named.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08
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