Nav Rule: Meeting
Head-On

When two boats are coming directly at each other, what do you do?

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1. Under what conditions would it be permissible to depart from a Navigation Rule?
	When operating less than 50-feet off shore
	In good visibility during the day
	If necessary to avoid immediate danger
	In calm waters and clear weather

2. In which situation is it considered that both vessels are give way vessels?
	Overtaking
	Meeting
	Crossing
	Congested

3. What should two power-driven vessels do when they meet in a head-on situation?
	Stop their vessel and communicate using hand signals
	Turn to starboard so as to pass port-to-port
	Turn to port so as to pass starboard-to-starboard
	Reduce speed and remain on course

4. Which of the following names refers to the vessel that is required to stay out of the way of another vessel?
	Give-way
	Avoidance
	Stand-on
	Passive

5. A Stand-on vessel is involved in which situation(s)?
	Only overtaking
	Only crossing
	Meeting head-on
	Overtaking and Crossing

Bonus Question. How should a life jacket be worn to be considered proper and legal?
	Properly buckled or zipped
	Bright and colorful on the back
	Relatively clean and dry
	Comfortably loose and open