USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
When altering course and/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?
- A. Sound signals only
- B. Visual observation only
- ✓ Visually or by radarCorrect
- D. AIS or VHF radio
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(b) states that any alteration of course and/or speed shall be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. Sound signals and AIS are not mentioned in this provision.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08(b)