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Rules of the roadQuestion 197 of 352

When is a vessel overtaking another?

  1. When it comes from directly ahead
  2. When it comes from more than 22.5 degrees abaft the other's beam
  3. When it comes from the side of the other vessel
  4. When it is within 100 meters
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Correct answer: When it comes from more than 22.5 degrees abaft the other's beam

Overtaking means coming from more than 22.5 degrees abaft the beam.

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