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Rules of the roadQuestion 212 of 352

The stand-on vessel takes action to avoid a collision. What does this do to the give-way vessel's duty?

  1. It ends the duty to keep out of the way
  2. It does not relieve the give-way vessel of her duty
  3. It makes the duty go to the stand-on vessel
  4. It ends the duty in daylight
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Correct answer: It does not relieve the give-way vessel of her duty

The give-way vessel must still keep out of the way.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 83: Inland Navigation Rules, § 83.17 Action by stand-on vessel (Rule 17)

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