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USCG Exam Practice · Rule 5 — Look-out

Rule 5 requires that a proper look-out be maintained by which means?

  1. ASight and hearing only
  2. BRadar and VHF radio only
  3. CSight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions✓ correct
  4. DSight only, during daylight hours

Why C is correct

33 CFR §83.05 specifies look-out by sight and hearing 'as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions.' The rule is not limited to sight and hearing alone.

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