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Rules of the roadQuestion 450 of 566

Another vessel comes at you from your starboard (right) side. What do you do?

  1. Keep your course and speed
  2. Speed up to cross ahead of it
  3. Keep out of its way
  4. Stop and wait for it to call you
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Correct answer: Keep out of its way

A vessel in your starboard sector has the right of way, so you keep clear.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Rules of the Road, page 63

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026