USCG Exam PracticeRule 5 — Look-out
The purpose of maintaining a proper look-out under Rule 5 is to accomplish which of the following?
- A. Comply with restricted visibility sound signal requirements
- ✓ Make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collisionCorrect
- C. Determine whether vessels are in sight of one another
- D. Establish the stand-on and give-way vessel relationship
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.05 states the look-out requirement exists 'so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision.' The other options describe separate rule requirements.
Cited:33 CFR §83.05