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Rules of the roadQuestion 461 of 566

You overtake a slower boat. On which sides may you pass it?

  1. Only on its left side
  2. Only on its right side
  3. You may not pass
  4. On either side, but you keep clear
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Correct answer: On either side, but you keep clear

An overtaking boat may pass on either side. It must 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