USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
When altering course and/or speed to avoid collision, the Inland Rules specify that the alteration shall, if circumstances admit, be large enough to meet what standard?
- A. Be detectable only on calibrated radar equipment.
- ✓ Be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.Correct
- C. Exceed 30 degrees of course change or a reduction of half the vessel's speed.
- D. Be communicated by sound signal before execution.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.08(b) requires that any alteration of course and/or speed shall, if circumstances admit, be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar. No specific degree or speed reduction threshold is stated in the Rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08