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Rules of the roadQuestion 452 of 566

A vessel comes at you from behind, inside your stern sector. What do you do?

  1. Keep your course and speed, with caution
  2. Turn hard to starboard
  3. Stop your boat at once
  4. Turn hard to port
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Correct answer: Keep your course and speed, with caution

The vessel behind must keep clear. You hold your course and speed with caution.

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

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026