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Rules of the roadQuestion 170 of 352

How large should a change of course or speed be to avoid a collision?

  1. Large enough for the other vessel to see it easily
  2. As small as you can make it
  3. Just one degree at a time
  4. Small, but repeated many times
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Correct answer: Large enough for the other vessel to see it easily

A change must be readily apparent. A string of small changes should be avoided.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.08 Action to avoid collision (Rule 8)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026