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COLREGs General Quiz

Total questions: 42

Worksheet time: 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the application of Rule 1?

a)

It applies to all vessels

b)

It applies only to commercial vessels

c)

It applies only to recreational vessels

2.

What does Rule 2 state about responsibility?

a)

Vessels must avoid collisions

b)

Vessels have no responsibility

c)

Only the stand-on vessel has responsibility

3.

What are the general definitions provided in Rule 3?

a)

Definitions of terms used in the rules

b)

Definitions of vessel types

c)

Definitions of navigational aids

4.

What is the application of Rule 4?

a)

It applies to vessels in sight of one another

b)

It applies to vessels in any condition of visibility

c)

It applies only to vessels in restricted visibility

5.

What does Rule 5 require regarding look-out?

a)

Vessels must maintain a proper look-out

b)

Look-out is optional

c)

Only the captain must keep a look-out

6.

What is the safe speed according to Rule 6?

a)

Speed that allows for safe maneuvering

b)

Maximum speed allowed

c)

Minimum speed required

7.

What does Rule 7 state about the risk of collision?

a)

Vessels must assess the risk of collision

b)

There is no risk of collision

c)

Only large vessels need to assess risk

8.

What action should be taken to avoid collision as per Rule 8?

a)

Take early and substantial action

b)

No action is required

c)

Only the give-way vessel must act

9.

What does Rule 9 cover regarding narrow channels?

a)

Vessels must navigate safely

b)

Vessels can speed through narrow channels

c)

Only one vessel can enter a narrow channel at a time

10.

What is the purpose of Rule 10?

a)

To manage traffic separation schemes

b)

To allow vessels to collide

c)

To define vessel types

11.

What does Rule 11 state about vessels in sight of one another?

a)

They must maintain a proper look-out

b)

They can ignore other vessels

c)

Only the larger vessel has priority

12.

What is the requirement for sailing vessels according to Rule 12?

a)

They must keep out of the way of power-driven vessels

b)

They have no special requirements

c)

They must always sail at maximum speed

13.

What does Rule 13 state about overtaking?

a)

The overtaking vessel must keep clear

b)

The overtaken vessel must keep clear

c)

Both vessels must stop

14.

What is the head-on situation as per Rule 14?

a)

Both vessels must alter course to starboard

b)

Both vessels must maintain course

c)

Only one vessel must alter course

15.

What does Rule 15 state about crossing situations?

a)

The give-way vessel must take action

b)

The stand-on vessel must take action

c)

Both vessels must stop

16.

What action must a give-way vessel take according to Rule 16?

a)

Take action to avoid collision

b)

Maintain course

c)

Speed up

17.

What does Rule 17 state about the stand-on vessel?

a)

It must maintain its course and speed

b)

It can change course at any time

c)

It must stop

18.

What are the responsibilities between vessels as per Rule 18?

a)

Different vessels have different responsibilities

b)

All vessels have the same responsibilities

c)

Only commercial vessels have responsibilities

19.

What does Rule 19 cover regarding restricted visibility?

a)

Conduct of vessels in restricted visibility

b)

Vessels can ignore rules in restricted visibility

c)

Only large vessels are affected

20.

What is the application of Rule 20?

a)

It applies to lights and shapes

b)

It applies to sound signals

c)

It applies to navigation aids

21.

What does Rule 21 define?

a)

Definitions of lights and shapes

b)

Definitions of vessels

c)

Definitions of navigational aids

22.

What is the visibility of lights according to Rule 22?

a)

Lights must be visible from a certain distance

b)

Lights can be turned off

c)

There are no visibility requirements

23.

What does Rule 23 state about power-driven vessels underway?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

24.

What does Rule 24 cover regarding towing and pushing?

a)

Requirements for vessels engaged in towing

b)

Towing is prohibited

c)

Only commercial vessels can tow

25.

What does Rule 25 state about sailing vessels underway?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

26.

What does Rule 26 state about fishing vessels?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

27.

What does Rule 27 state about vessels not under command?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

28.

What does Rule 28 state about vessels constrained by their draught?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

29.

What does Rule 29 state about pilot vessels?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

30.

What does Rule 30 state about anchored vessels?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

31.

What does Rule 31 state about seaplanes?

a)

They must display proper lights

b)

They can ignore rules

c)

They must stop

32.

What does Rule 32 define?

a)

Definitions of sound signals

b)

Definitions of vessels

c)

Definitions of navigational aids

33.

What does Rule 33 state about equipment for sound signals?

a)

Requirements for sound signal equipment

b)

Equipment is optional

c)

Only commercial vessels need equipment

34.

What does Rule 34 cover regarding maneuvering and warning signals?

a)

Requirements for signals

b)

Signals are optional

c)

Only large vessels need signals

35.

What does Rule 35 state about sound signals in restricted visibility?

a)

They must be used appropriately

b)

They can be ignored

c)

Only large vessels need to use them

36.

What does Rule 36 state about signals to attract attention?

a)

They must be used appropriately

b)

They can be ignored

c)

Only large vessels need to use them

37.

What does Rule 37 state about distress signals?

a)

They must be used appropriately

b)

They can be ignored

c)

Only large vessels need to use them

38.

What does Rule 38 cover regarding exemptions?

a)

Certain vessels may be exempt from rules

b)

No exemptions are allowed

c)

Only commercial vessels can be exempt

39.

What does Annex I cover?

a)

Positioning and technical details of lights and shapes

b)

Details of vessels

c)

Details of navigational aids

40.

What does Annex II cover?

a)

Additional signals for fishing vessels

b)

Details of vessels

c)

Details of navigational aids

41.

What does Annex III cover?

a)

Technical details of sound signal appliances

b)

Details of vessels

c)

Details of navigational aids

42.

What does Annex IV cover?

a)

Distress signals

b)

Details of vessels

c)

Details of navigational aids