USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, which type of maneuver should be avoided when taking action to avoid collision?
- A. A single large alteration of course
- B. Stopping or reversing the means of propulsion
- ✓ A succession of small alterations of course and/or speedCorrect
- D. An alteration of speed combined with an alteration of course
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(b) explicitly states that a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided. A single, large, readily apparent alteration is the preferred approach.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08