USCG Exam Practice · Rule 8 — Action to Avoid Collision
When altering course or speed to avoid collision, which practice does Rule 8 specifically direct mariners to avoid?
- AAltering course to starboard
- BReducing speed before altering course
- CA succession of small alterations of course and/or speed✓ correct
- DAltering course in restricted visibility
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.08(b) states that a succession of small alterations of course and/or speed should be avoided. Alterations must be large enough to be readily apparent to another vessel observing visually or by radar.
Cited:33 CFR §83.08
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