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Rules of the roadQuestion 202 of 352

At night, what shows that a head-on situation exists?

  1. You see only one sidelight
  2. You see the masthead lights in a line, or both sidelights
  3. You see only a sternlight
  4. You see a flashing light
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Correct answer: You see the masthead lights in a line, or both sidelights

Masthead lights in line and/or both sidelights show a head-on situation.

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