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Rules of the roadQuestion 196 of 352

Which vessel keeps out of the way in an overtaking situation?

  1. The vessel that is overtaken
  2. The larger vessel
  3. The vessel that is overtaking
  4. The vessel that is slower
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Correct answer: The vessel that is overtaking

Any vessel overtaking another keeps out of the way of the overtaken vessel.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.13 Overtaking (Rule 13)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026