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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 5 — Look-out

The stated purpose of maintaining a proper look-out under Rule 5 is to accomplish which of the following?

  1. ATo comply with VHF radio watch requirements
  2. BTo make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision✓ correct
  3. CTo ensure the vessel is navigating within the traffic separation scheme
  4. DTo determine whether restricted visibility signals are required

Why B is correct

33 CFR §83.05 states the look-out is required 'so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.' This is the explicit purpose stated in the rule.

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