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Rules of the roadQuestion 204 of 352

Two power-driven vessels are crossing with risk of collision. Which one keeps out of the way?

  1. The one that has the other on her starboard side
  2. The one that has the other on her port side
  3. The one that is faster
  4. The one that is smaller
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Correct answer: The one that has the other on her starboard side

The vessel that sees the other on her starboard side gives way.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.15 Crossing situation (Rule 15)

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