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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?

  1. A. Sound signals only
  2. B. Visual observation only
  3. Visually or by radarCorrect
  4. 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.

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