Boating Coach US
Rules of the roadQuestion 203 of 352

You are in doubt whether a head-on situation exists. What do you assume?

  1. That it does not exist
  2. That it does exist
  3. That you are overtaking
  4. That the other boat gives way
Show answer

Correct answer: That it does exist

In doubt, assume the head-on situation exists and act on it.

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

All questionsPractice the topic "Rules of the road"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026