USCG Exam PracticeRule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
After taking action to avoid collision, a vessel shall check the effectiveness of that action ______.
- A. until the vessels are separated by at least one mile
- B. only if the other vessel alters course in response
- ✓ until the other vessel is finally past and clearCorrect
- D. until the closest point of approach has been reached
Why C is correct
Under both the International and Inland Rules, the effectiveness of any collision-avoidance action must be carefully checked until the other vessel is finally past and clear, not merely until a fixed distance or CPA is achieved.