Boating Coach US
Rules of the roadQuestion 143 of 352

You skip a precaution that good seamanship requires, and a collision happens. What do the Rules say about you?

  1. You are free of blame if you followed the steering rules
  2. Only the larger boat can be blamed
  3. The owner is not responsible, only the crew
  4. You can still be held responsible for the neglect
Show answer

Correct answer: You can still be held responsible for the neglect

The Rules do not excuse neglect of precautions, for the vessel, owner, master or crew.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.02 Responsibility (Rule 2)

All questionsPractice the topic "Rules of the road"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026