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Rules of the roadQuestion 304 of 566

A seaplane is landing on the water. What should you do?

  1. Change your path and reduce your speed to avoid a collision.
  2. Wait for the seaplane to turn away.
  3. Sound 5 short blasts and keep course.
  4. Cross close ahead of it.
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Correct answer: Change your path and reduce your speed to avoid a collision.

A landing or taking off seaplane cannot alter its course.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Seaplanes, page 40

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026