USCG Exam Practice · Rule 2 — Responsibility
Under Inland Rule 2(b), 'due regard' must be had to which combination of factors when construing and complying with the Rules?
- AAll dangers of navigation and collision, and any special circumstances including the limitations of the vessels involved✓ correct
- BRestricted visibility conditions and the vessel's draft only
- CTraffic separation scheme boundaries and vessel traffic service instructions only
- DThe stand-on vessel's course and speed and the give-way vessel's turning radius only
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.02(b) requires due regard to all dangers of navigation and collision and to any special circumstances, including the limitations of the vessels involved, which may make a departure from the Rules necessary to avoid immediate danger. The other options describe factors not enumerated in Rule 2.
Cited:33 CFR §83.02
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