Deck : Rules of the Road - 1752/1025
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| BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway, you see a vessel displaying the shapes shown in illustration D006RR below. Which action should you take? |
| A) Stay clear, the other vessel is maneuvering with difficulty |
| B) Stop your vessel and sound passing signals |
| C) Maintain course and speed |
| D) Provide assistance, the other vessel is in distress |
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Illustration D006RR
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| Ruth4 - 2025-09-09 05:28:27 Registered (5) |
| That's a great question! Remembering these signals is crucial for safe navigation. Illustration D006RR clearly indicates a vessel restricted in its ability to maneuver. Therefore, the correct answer is A, stay clear. It's like avoiding a difficult obstacle in a game of Snow rider 3d – you need to give it space! Understanding these visual cues allows us to anticipate other vessels' limitations and prevent accidents on the water. |
| anturov - 2025-08-23 12:55:36 Registered (145) |
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