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Rules of the roadQuestion 139 of 352

Where do the Inland Navigation Rules apply?

  1. Only on waters more than 3 miles from shore
  2. Only on rivers that have commercial ship traffic
  3. On the inland waters of the United States
  4. Only on waters where the state has no rules
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Correct answer: On the inland waters of the United States

The Rules cover all vessels on U.S. inland waters.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.01 Application (Rule 1)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026