USCG Exam Practice · Rule 10 — Traffic Separation Schemes
A vessel not using a traffic separation scheme is navigating in the vicinity of one. What does Rule 10 require of her?
- AShe shall proceed through the scheme at right angles to the traffic flow
- BShe shall avoid the scheme by as wide a margin as is practicable✓ correct
- CShe shall use the inshore traffic zone adjacent to the scheme
- DShe is not subject to Rule 10 because she is not using the scheme
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.10(h) states that a vessel not using a traffic separation scheme shall avoid it by as wide a margin as is practicable. Rule 10(a) also confirms the rule applies to traffic separation schemes broadly and does not relieve any vessel of obligations under other rules.
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