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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.