All rules of the road modules will be preceded by a q. On may 17, 2010 the us coast guard published a final rule which placed the inland navigational rules into the code of federal regulations. A vessel that is being overtaken shall keep its course and speed. Uscg navigation rules international, inland landfall navigation. Navigation rules are regulations which aid mariners in safe navigation, just as driving laws aid vehicles in safe driving. International and inland rules of the road and their respective annexes. Each question references a number example question 1 3. Includes errata sheet of notice to mariners ntm 22. Also they are making me test for rules of the road. Over the last 10 years we have collected over 20,000 questions released directly by the united states coast guard. This is the official government rule book required on all vessels over 40 feet in length. A vessel engaged in ishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel following a trafic lane.
Ford proclaimed 72 colregs and the congress adopted them as the international navigational rules act of 1977. Us coast guard directives relevant to the administration of the recreational boating safety program. Rules of the road navigation rules international inland 72. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. Coast guard navigation center of excellence alexandria, va. In addition to a complete copy of the uscg edition comdtinst. This will simulate the real exam where you answer questions and only see the results at the end. Rules of the road is a required exam module for following us coast guard approved courses. The answers provided are correct, but some may not reflect the current citation, paragraph or section of the pertinent rule. Renewal modules are take home exams issued to the mariner by the regional exam centers recs. For details on license requirements, application forms, licensing fees, and testing locations, visit the united states coast guard national maritime centers web site and look under mariners information center. Notice there is some repetition theyll word the same question slightly differently multiple times. It is recommended that completed exams be returned to the rec for grading within 30 days in order to assure the exam cycle, including retakes, is completed within 90 days. Licensing study aid for engineer and deck students in the maritime industry.
Not bad to have sitting out in plan sight in your cabin so if you are boarded by the coast guard they know you take your boating seriously. Take the online rules of the road quiz right now to see how that works. Rules of the road, colregs, united states coast guard. The navigation rules are much like the rules of the road on the highway. If the code is not preceded by a q, the module is based on previous regulation. International inland chapmans guide to the rules of the road by united states coast guard and dan fales apr 1, 2004 4. The best way to learn and understand these rules, however, is to take a boating education classoffered by the coast guard auxiliary. A captains quick guide captains quick guides only left in stock more on the way. Rules of the road quick reference united states coast guard. They bring a level of knowledge, experience, and professionalism that adds to the. Navigation rules and regulations handbook by united states. Vessel bridgetobridge radiotelephone regulations, 33 cfr 26. Many of the old navigation rules were originally enacted in the last century. Below are links to websites with basic rules of the road information.
The handbook supersedes and replaces the comdtinst m16672. If you are studying for a united states coast guard deck license exam which includes this module, you should work through these questions until you are scoring 90% or better on them. Hello, i have to take an open book test for my renewal of 100 ton license. Each instructor is a uscg licensed master that has gone through a rigorous approval process meeting the standards of the united states coast guard to become a certified instructor. The coast guard s federal advisory council for navigation rules is the navigation safety advisory council navsac, formerly called the rules of the road advisory committee. The links below detail each and every question in the database. Raynor maritime services navigation rules practice test. In short, dont worry, this study guide will not point you in. Coast guard and the united states is not liable for any loss, damage, or harm resulting from the use of this booklet, or for any reliance on its accuracy, completeness, or timeliness. Containing international and inland rules of the road and their respective annexes, bridgetobridge radiotelephone regulations, vessel traffic management regulations, and other. The coast guards federal advisory council for navigation rules is the navigation safety advisory council navsac, formerly called the rules of the road advisory committee. Serving our nations mariners united states coast guard.
The international rules are included in the navigation rules and regulations handbook available on cg navigation centers website. For the captains license, the coast guard picks from a database of over 14,000 questions. They establish a consistent way to navigate safely and avoid collisions when two boats. They establish a consistent way to navigate safely and avoid collisions when two boats are crossing paths, are on course to meet headon, or when one boat wishes to overtake another. Read each question and select the proper answer by clicking on the appropriate answer. Download rules of the road book in pdf from seasources. Three practice examinations once used for coast guard approved testing are included as a bonus with your purchase of this uscg rules of the road book. Us coast guard rules of the road flashcards quizlet.
It is always good to have a us coast guard book on your boat for quick up dates on rules of the road. A vessel engaged in ishing shall not impede the passage of any vessel navigating in a narrow channel or fairway. When you save as many lives and patrol as much coastline as the uscg you learn a thing or two about navigation. Examine the laws and regulations from your own state or territory. Rules of the road navigation rules international inland 72 colregs this handbook supersedes commandant instruction m16672. Navigation rules as presented by the united states coast guard. It maintains the same format and provides additional and updated content.
The essential easy to understand guide to the rules of the road. Inland rules the inland rules in this book replace the old inland rules, western rivers rules, great lakes rules, their respective pilot rules and interpretive rules, and parts of the motorboat act of 1940. The oneminute guide to the nautical rules of the road united states power. The questions used in the online study are once again available to the public in pdf format from the nmc link above. The international rules in this book were formalized in the convention on the international regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972, and became effective on july 15, 1977. Coast guard license examination preparation for the professional mariner rules of the road, international and inland rules, volume 4 only 1 left in stock order soon. Rules of the road exam module rules of the road exam module covers the navigational rules of the road international and inland. Navigation regulations found in title 33 of the code of federal regulations are contained in this handbook. The united states has ratified this treaty and all united states flag vessels must adhere to these rules where applicable. These are the same questions you will encounter in your uscg licensing exam. This book meets uscg carriage requirements, required onboard all.
Inland navigation rules and the international regulations for preventing collisions as sea, 1972colregs, 72, including their annexes, and, some other associated u. Has a good contents guide so you can find items quickly that you want to familiarize yourself with. Uscg navigation rules international inland comdtinst m16672. Uscg deck question databank for as of march 14, 2014 regulations. The international rules in this book were formalized in the convention on the. The rules commonly called 72 colregs are part of the convention, and vessels flying the flags of states ratifying the treaty are bound to the rules. The navigation rules are similar to rules on the highway as they present a consistent way to navigate safely and avoid collisions. Federal register proposed regulations and other uscg actions. This move was in accordance with the coast guard and maritime transportation act of 2004, which repealed the inland navigation rules as they appeared in united states code.
International regulations for preventing collisions at sea, 1972 72 colregs. We at having been collecting questions directly from the united states coast guard for the last 10 years building up a huge question bank of thousands of unique questions. Those looking for a comprehensive 100 ton masters license practice test will especially appreciate the depth of questions available. Uscg engine room question databank for prior to march 14, 2014.
The coast guard requires that an uptodate copy such as this one be carried on all vessels 12 meters 39 feet or more in length at all times. Coast guard international regulations for the prevention of collisions at sea 72 colregs and the inland navigation rules commonly known as the rules of the road. This book contains a complete copy of the inland and international navigation rules as presented by the united states coast guard. Coast guard rules of the road questions and answers.
This coast guard rules of the road study guide is the same used with the mariners learning system coast guard approved captains licensing training courses. Once you have tested yourself against literally hundreds of questions and you feel ready go ahead and create a formal coast guard rules of the road practice test. The inland rules in this book replace the old inland rules, western rivers rules, great lakes rules, their respective pilot rules and interpretive rules, and parts of the motorboat act of 1940. International inland chapmans guide to the rules of the road u. It is a great reference in showing the rules of the road.