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OUPV RULES OF THE ROAD 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE (263) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
OUPV
Maximize your success with this OUPV Rules of the Road exam,
designed to test essential knowledge of navigation rules, right-
of-way regulations, and safe vessel operation. It emphasizes
collision avoidance and compliance with maritime traffic laws.
The exam strengthens understanding of COLREGS and practical
decision-making at sea. Suitable for maritime, boating, and
licensing candidates.
What is the primary responsibility of every vessel operator?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Avoid collision
A proper lookout must be maintained by? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... All available means
Which factor is NOT used to determine safe speed? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Engine horsepower
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Risk of collision exists if? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Bearing
is constant and range decreasing
Action to avoid collision should be? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Early and substantial
In a head-on situation, both vessels should? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Turn to starboard
In a crossing situation, the give-way vessel? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Has the other vessel on starboard side
An overtaking vessel must? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Keep
clear
Overtaking is defined as approaching within? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 22.5° abaft beam
The stand-on vessel must? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Maintain course and speed
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When must the stand-on vessel act? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... When collision cannot be avoided by give-way vessel
alone
A vessel not under command displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Two red lights
A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver displays? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Red-white-red
A fishing vessel displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Red
over white
A sailing vessel underway shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Sidelights and sternlight
A power-driven vessel underway shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Masthead, sidelights, sternlight
A vessel at anchor shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... White
all-round light
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One short blast means? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Turning
starboard
Two short blasts mean? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Turning
port
Five short blasts mean? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Danger
or doubt
Which vessel has priority over all others? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Vessel not under command
A vessel constrained by draft displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Three all-round red lights
In narrow channels, vessels should? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Keep to starboard side
OUPV RULES OF THE ROAD 2026 EXAM
COMPLETE (263) CURRENT TESTING
QUESTIONS AND DETAILED CORRECT
ANSWERS|GUARANTEED PASS.
OUPV
Maximize your success with this OUPV Rules of the Road exam,
designed to test essential knowledge of navigation rules, right-
of-way regulations, and safe vessel operation. It emphasizes
collision avoidance and compliance with maritime traffic laws.
The exam strengthens understanding of COLREGS and practical
decision-making at sea. Suitable for maritime, boating, and
licensing candidates.
What is the primary responsibility of every vessel operator?
✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Avoid collision
A proper lookout must be maintained by? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... All available means
Which factor is NOT used to determine safe speed? ✓ ✓
...... ANSWER ....... Engine horsepower
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Risk of collision exists if? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Bearing
is constant and range decreasing
Action to avoid collision should be? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Early and substantial
In a head-on situation, both vessels should? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Turn to starboard
In a crossing situation, the give-way vessel? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Has the other vessel on starboard side
An overtaking vessel must? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Keep
clear
Overtaking is defined as approaching within? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... 22.5° abaft beam
The stand-on vessel must? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Maintain course and speed
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When must the stand-on vessel act? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... When collision cannot be avoided by give-way vessel
alone
A vessel not under command displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Two red lights
A vessel restricted in ability to maneuver displays? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Red-white-red
A fishing vessel displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Red
over white
A sailing vessel underway shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER .......
Sidelights and sternlight
A power-driven vessel underway shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Masthead, sidelights, sternlight
A vessel at anchor shows? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... White
all-round light
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One short blast means? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Turning
starboard
Two short blasts mean? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Turning
port
Five short blasts mean? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER ....... Danger
or doubt
Which vessel has priority over all others? ✓ ✓ ......
ANSWER ....... Vessel not under command
A vessel constrained by draft displays? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Three all-round red lights
In narrow channels, vessels should? ✓ ✓ ...... ANSWER
....... Keep to starboard side
