USCG Exam PracticeRule 7 — Risk of Collision
Under both the International and Inland Rules, risk of collision may exist even when bearing is changing appreciably, particularly when ______.
- A. approaching any vessel in restricted visibility at any range
- B. approaching a vessel whose aspect indicates a crossing situation
- C. approaching a vessel at high relative speed on any bearing
- ✓ approaching a very large vessel, a tow, or a vessel at close rangeCorrect
Why D is correct
COLREGs Rule 7(d)(ii) and 33 CFR §83.07(d)(ii) identify three specific cases where bearing change alone does not eliminate risk: a very large vessel, a tow, or a vessel at close range. The other options are not stated in the rule.