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Rules of the roadQuestion 171 of 352

You need more time to judge a situation. What may you do?

  1. Speed up and pass quickly
  2. Turn off your lights
  3. Sound a long blast and drift
  4. Slow down, stop, or reverse your engine
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Correct answer: Slow down, stop, or reverse your engine

A vessel may slacken speed or take all way off by stopping or reversing.

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