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Rules of the Road - USCG Exam Questions

Steering and sailing rules, lights and shapes, and sound signals, covering both the international COLREGs and the U.S. Inland Rules. This is the strictest module on the deck exam: it requires 90 percent to pass.

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Questions 1,101–1,168 of 1,168 · page 12 of 12

  1. #2128 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distress signal?
  2. #2129 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "head-on" situation shall be deemed to exist at night when which of the conditions are met?
  3. #2130 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are under sail making 5 knots. The apparent wind is broad on the port beam at 10 knots. You see another sailing vessel...
  4. #2131 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Your vessel is underway in reduced visibility. You hear the fog signal of another vessel about 30° on your starboard bow....
  5. #2132 INLAND ONLY Two power-driven vessels are meeting in the situation as shown in the illustration and will pass within 1/2 mile of each other. What do tw... illustration
  6. #2133 INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?
  7. #2134 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which is a distress signal?
  8. #2135 INLAND ONLY You are on a vessel that the Secretary has determined cannot comply with the spacing requirement for masthead lights. What is required in...
  9. #2136 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you are the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation, you may take action to avoid collision by your maneuver alone. Whe...
  10. #2137 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In the illustration item "C" shows the arc of visibility of which of the following? illustration
  11. #2138 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel is NOT to be regarded as "restricted in its ability to maneuver"?
  12. #2139 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is your vessel traveling at a "safe speed" as defined in the COLREGS?
  13. #2140 INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in the illustration. These lights are shown by what type of vessel? illustration
  14. #2141 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The masthead light may be displaced from the centerline on which of the following vessels?
  15. #2142 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying a single green light. Which vessel have you sighted?
  16. #2143 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In which situation would risk of collision definitely exist?
  17. #2144 INLAND ONLY What lights are required for a barge being pushed ahead, not being part of a composite unit?
  18. #2145 INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in the illustration and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? illustration
  19. #2146 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see a red sidelight bearing NW (315°). That vessel may be heading in which direction?
  20. #2147 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which label in the illustration represents the length of a vessel as defined by the Navigation Rules? illustration
  21. #2148 INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is meeting another vessel head-on that involves a risk of collision. To comply with the steering and sailing rule...
  22. #2149 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By definition, which vessel is unable to keep out of the way of another vessel?
  23. #2150 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. It is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your s...
  24. #2151 INLAND ONLY You are on vessel "A", and vessel "B" desires to overtake you on your starboard side as shown in the illustration. After the vessels have... illustration
  25. #2152 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND On open waters, a power-driven vessel shall keep out of the way of which of the following?
  26. #2153 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When navigating in restricted visibility, what action shall a power-driven vessel take?
  27. #2154 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are in charge of a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. The other vessel is 1.5 miles to port. Which action should...
  28. #2155 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel may exhibit lights other than those prescribed by the Rules as long as the additional lights comply with which re...
  29. #2156 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which vessel may combine its sidelights and stern light in one lantern on the fore and aft centerline of the vessel?
  30. #2157 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the following is TRUE of a distress signal?
  31. #2158 INLAND ONLY Which of the following lights may be exhibited by a vessel trawling in close proximity to other fishing vessels?
  32. #2159 INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "A" and power-driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in the illustration.... illustration
  33. #2160 INLAND ONLY You are underway in a narrow channel, and are being overtaken by another power-driven vessel. The overtaking vessel sounds the signal indi...
  34. #2161 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured is required to sound which signal?
  35. #2162 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night a vessel displaying the lights shown in the illustration is doing which of the following? illustration
  36. #2163 INLAND ONLY At night, you see the lights shown in the illustration. These lights are shown by what type of vessel? illustration
  37. #2164 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In restricted visibility, when must a towed vessel sound a fog signal?
  38. #2165 INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power-driven and overtaking power-driven vessel "B" as shown in the illustration below and will pass without changing course... illustration
  39. #2166 INLAND ONLY A commercial vessel engaged in public safety activities may display a(n) identity light(s). Which of the following is appropriate for thes...
  40. #2167 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are at anchor in fog. The fog signal of a vessel underway has been steadily growing louder and the danger of collision...
  41. #2168 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The stern light shall be positioned such that it will show from dead astern to how many degrees on each side of the stern...
  42. #2169 INLAND ONLY You are on power-driven vessel "I" that is within half a mile of, and in sight of power-driven vessel "II" as shown in the illustration. V... illustration
  43. #2170 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A sailing vessel is NOT required to keep out of the way of which vessel?
  44. #2171 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying a single green light. Which vessel have you sighted?
  45. #2172 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In open waters, a vessel fishing is in a crossing situation with a vessel sailing. The sailing vessel is located on the fi...
  46. #2173 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND The Navigation Rules state that certain factors are to be taken into account when determining safe speed. Which is one of...
  47. #2174 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel hearing a fog signal forward of its beam has not determined if risk of collision exists. As per Navigation Rule 1...
  48. #2175 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?
  49. #2176 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel is being propelled both by sail and by engines. Under the Navigation Rules, the vessel is in which category?
  50. #2177 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the required fog signal for a manned vessel being towed at night?
  51. #2178 INLAND ONLY For the purpose of the Inland Navigation Rules, the term "Inland Waters" includes which of the following?
  52. #2179 INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to o...
  53. #2180 INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of a one short blast signal used when meeting another vessel?
  54. #2181 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which situation would be a "special circumstance" under the Navigation Rules?
  55. #2182 INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in the illustration and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? illustration
  56. #2183 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND What is the duration of a "short blast" on the whistle?
  57. #2184 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which of the signals, other than a distress signal, can be used by a vessel to attract attention?
  58. #2185 INLAND ONLY Which statement is TRUE concerning a passing agreement made by radiotelephone?
  59. #2186 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND By day, when it is impracticable for a small vessel engaged in diving operations to display the shapes for a vessel engage...
  60. #2187 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND In a crossing situation of two power-driven vessels, the vessel which has the other on her own starboard side shall take w...
  61. #2188 INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in the illustration and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which statement is TRUE? illustration
  62. #2189 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You see ONLY the light shown in the illustration. Which type of vessel are you observing? illustration
  63. #2190 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel FIRST allowed by the Navigation Rules to take action in order to avoid collision?
  64. #2191 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND At night you sight a vessel displaying one green light. What is indicated by this light configuration?
  65. #2192 INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which...
  66. #2193 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND When is a stand-on vessel in a crossing situation allowed to take action?
  67. #2194 BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching a bend in a channel. You cannot see around the bend because of the height of the bank. Which action ar...
  68. #2195 INLAND ONLY Which of the following is indicated by a vessel displaying a flashing blue light?

Rules of the Road questions: what to expect

Q How many Rules of the Road questions are in the Deck pool?

There are 1,168 Rules of the Road questions on this site, every one released by the U.S. Coast Guard or taken from the National Maritime Center's sample examinations, with its correct answer. The exam draws its Rules of the Road module from the same pool.

Q What score do I need to pass the Rules of the Road module?

Rules of the Road requires 90 percent, the highest passing score on the exam. On a 30-question module that leaves room for three mistakes, so most candidates make it the center of their study plan.

Q Are these the real USCG Rules of the Road exam questions?

Yes. They are the published U.S. Coast Guard questions, matched to the National Maritime Center's 2026 sample examinations. Answer any question to see the correct choice, the USCG reference and the illustration where the question uses one.

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