Rules 15

According to Rule 15, when do crossing situations apply?

• When there are two power-driven vessels

• When there is a sailboat involved

• When it is a head-on situation

• When it is an overtaking situation

In a crossing situation, which vessel should keep out of the way?

• The vessel on the port side

• The larger vessel

• The vessel on the starboard side

• The faster vessel

What action should be avoided in a crossing situation according to Rule 15?

• Turning to port

• Slowing down

• Crossing ahead of the other vessel

• Stopping in the water

If a vessel has the other on its starboard side, what should it do according to Rule 15?

• Turn to port

• Stop immediately

• Maintain course and speed

• Cross ahead of the other vessel

Which vessels must be power-driven for Rule 15 to apply?

• Both vessels

• Only one vessel

• Neither vessel

• The larger vessel

What should the stand-on vessel do in a crossing situation?

• Turn to port

• Maintain course and speed

• Stop in the water

• Turn to starboard

In a crossing situation, what does the vessel on the port side need to do?

• Maintain course and speed

• Turn to starboard

• Stop in the water

• Turn to port

What is the correct action if a vessel is on your starboard side in a crossing situation?

• Turn to port

• Stop in the water

• Maintain course and speed

• Cross ahead of the other vessel

What should you do if you see a vessel on your starboard side according to Rule 15?

• Cross ahead of the other vessel

• Maintain course and speed

• Stop in the water

• Turn to port

What is the main action to avoid in a crossing situation?

• Turning to port

• Turning to starboard

• Crossing ahead of the other vessel

• Slowing down