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Rules of the roadQuestion 172 of 352

When may a change of course alone be the best way to avoid a close-quarters situation?

  1. When the other boat is very close
  2. When there is enough sea room and the turn is early and large
  3. When the turn is small and slow
  4. When the turn leads toward other boats
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Correct answer: When there is enough sea room and the turn is early and large

With enough room, a timely and substantial turn that makes no new close situation works well.

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