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Rules of the roadQuestion 284 of 566

Why should you stay out of the way of large vessels?

  1. Their crews always see small boats well.
  2. They are slow and easy to stop.
  3. They never use the same waters as small boats.
  4. They move faster than you think and need longer to stop.
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Correct answer: They move faster than you think and need longer to stop.

Large vessels travel faster than they seem and need a long way to stop.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Boating safety tips around large vessels and tugs, page 37

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026