Rule 17 - Action by Stand-On Vessel Quiz

According to Rule 17, what should the stand-on vessel do when one of two vessels is to keep out of the way?

• Increase her speed

• Maintain her course and speed

• Alter her course to port

• Stop immediately

When does the stand-on vessel need to take action to avoid collision according to Rule 17?

• When the other vessel is far away

• When the other vessel honks its horn

• Only after a collision has occurred

• As soon as it becomes apparent to her that the other vessel is not taking appropriate action

What action should the stand-on vessel take when the give-way vessel alone cannot avoid collision?

• Stop and wait for the collision

• Take action that will best aid to avoid collision

• Increase speed and try to pass the other vessel

• Turn sharply to the left

In a crossing situation, what should a power-driven vessel not do according to Rule 17?

• Increase speed suddenly

• Sound the horn continuously

• Alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side

• Stop and wait for the other vessel to pass

What does the final paragraph of Rule 17 emphasize?

• The stand-on vessel can do whatever it wants

• The give-way vessel must keep out of the way despite the rule

• Both vessels must stop immediately

• The rule is not important

When should the stand-on vessel take action to avoid collision if the give-way vessel is not complying with the rules?

• When the collision is imminent

• When the other vessel is very far away

• After a warning signal is given

• As soon as it becomes apparent

What should the stand-on vessel do if the give-way vessel alone cannot avoid collision?

• Take action that will best aid to avoid collision

• Do nothing and hope for the best

• Increase speed and try to pass the other vessel

• Sound the horn continuously

In a crossing situation, what should a power-driven vessel do if the circumstances allow according to Rule 17?

• Increase speed and try to pass the other vessel

• Turn sharply to the right

• Stop immediately

• Not alter course to port for a vessel on her own port side

What is the main obligation of the give-way vessel according to the final paragraph of Rule 17?

• Take action before the stand-on vessel

• Sound the horn continuously

• Keep out of the way despite the rule

• Increase speed and try to pass the other vessel

When can the stand-on vessel take action to avoid collision according to Rule 17?

• As soon as it becomes apparent that the other vessel is not taking appropriate action

• After a collision has occurred

• When the other vessel honks its horn

• When the other vessel is very far away