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Rules of the roadQuestion 201 of 352

Two power-driven vessels meet head-on with risk of collision. What does each do, unless agreed otherwise?

  1. Alter course to port and pass starboard to starboard
  2. Hold course and speed
  3. Stop and sound one blast
  4. Alter course to starboard and pass port side to port side
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Correct answer: Alter course to starboard and pass port side to port side

Each vessel turns to starboard so that they pass on the port side of each other.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.14 Head-on situation (Rule 14)

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026