USCG Exam PracticeRule 6 — Safe Speed
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can do which of the following?
- A. Maintain steerage way and respond to helm commands
- ✓ Take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditionsCorrect
- C. Remain within the traffic separation scheme at all times
- D. Keep all other vessels in sight as defined by the Rules
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.06 states that every vessel shall at all times proceed at a safe speed so that she can take proper and effective action to avoid collision and be stopped within a distance appropriate to the prevailing circumstances and conditions. The other options are not the stated purpose of the safe speed requirement.
Cited:33 CFR §83.06