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Rules of the roadQuestion 175 of 352

A vessel that must not impede another is approaching it with risk of collision. What is true?

  1. It must still take early action to give the other vessel room
  2. It is free of the duty not to impede
  3. It may stop and wait for a signal
  4. The other vessel must always turn away
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Correct answer: It must still take early action to give the other vessel room

A vessel that must not impede is not relieved of that duty when risk of collision exists.

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