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?
- ATo comply with VHF radio watch requirements
- BTo make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision✓ correct
- CTo ensure the vessel is navigating within the traffic separation scheme
- 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.
Cited:33 CFR §83.05
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