COLREGs Scenarios Practice Test

In a crossing situation, if another vessel is on your starboard side, what should you do?

Maintain course and speed Give way and take early action to avoid collision Turn hard to port Stop immediately

Correct Answer:

Give way and take early action to avoid collision

Explanation:

When another vessel is on your starboard side in a crossing, you must give way. The vessel on your starboard has the right of way, so you should take early action to avoid collision rather than hold your course. This usually means reducing speed and/or altering course to pass well clear of the other vessel, typically by steering to a safe side to avoid crossing paths. Stopping immediately or trying to turn the other way could place you in a worse position or violate the established right-of-way.

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