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DECKS ARE SLIPPERY WHEN WET. WEAR PROPER FOOTWEAR AND USE EXTREME

CAUTION ON WET SURFACES.

10.2 Rules of the Road

As in driving an automobile, there are a few rules you must know for safe boating operation. The following

information describes the basic navigation rules and action to be taken by vessels in a crossing, meeting or

overtaking situation while operating in inland waters. These are basic examples and not intended to teach all

the rules of navigation. For further information consult the “Navigation Rules” or contact the Coast Guard,

Coast Guard Auxiliary, Department of Natural Resources, or your local boat club. These organizations

sponsor courses in boat handling, including rules of the road. We strongly recommend such courses. Books

on this subject are also available from your local library.

FOLLOW NAVIGATION RULES TO AVOID COLLISIONS. IF A COLLISION APPEARS UN-

AVOIDABLE, BOTH VESSELS MUST ACT. PRUDENCE TAKES PRECEDENCE OVER

RIGHT-OF-WAY RULES IF A CRASH IS IMMINENT. LESS MANEUVERABLE BOATS

GENERALLY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY. STEER CLEAR OF THE RIGHT-OF-WAY BOAT

AND PASS TO ITS STERN.

CROSSING SITUATIONS

When two motor boats are crossing, the boat on the right has

the right of way. The boat with the right of way should

maintain its course and speed. The other vessels should slow

down and permit it to pass. The boats should sound the

appropriate signals.

MEETING HEAD-ON OR NEARLY-SO SITUA-

TIONS

When two motor boats are approaching each other head-

on or nearly head-on, neither boat has the right of way.

Both boats should reduce their speed and turn to the right

so as to pass port side to port side, providing enough

clearance for safe passage. The boats should sound the

appropriate signals.

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