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Rules of the roadQuestion 166 of 352

When can a risk of collision exist even though the bearing is changing?

  1. When the other boat is far away
  2. When the other boat is a sailboat
  3. When you are close to a boat or approaching a tow or very large vessel
  4. When the water is calm
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Correct answer: When you are close to a boat or approaching a tow or very large vessel

Risk can exist with a bearing change near a very large vessel, a tow, or at close range.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.07 Risk of collision (Rule 7)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026