1What is Rule 1 about?
Applies to all vessels on the water
2What does Rule 2 say?
Use common sense and prioritize safety
3What is Rule 3 about?
Definitions of vessel types and terms
4What does Rule 4 state?
Rules apply in all visibility conditions
5What is required by Rule 5?
Always keep a proper lookout
6What does Rule 6 mean?
Maintain a safe speed
7What is Rule 7 about?
Assume risk of collision if unsure
8What does Rule 8 require?
Take early and clear action to avoid collision
9What is Rule 9 about?
Stay on the right side in narrow channels
10What does Rule 10 say?
Follow traffic separation schemes
11What is Rule 11 about?
Applies when vessels are in sight of each other
12What does Rule 12 explain?
Wind direction determines sailing vessel right of way
13What is Rule 13 about?
Overtaking vessel must give way
14What does Rule 14 require?
Both vessels turn right in head-on situations
15What is Rule 15 about?
Give way to the vessel on your right
16What does Rule 16 require?
Give-way vessel must act early
17What does Rule 17 state?
Stand-on vessel maintains course but acts if needed
18What is Rule 18 about?
Defines responsibilities between vessel types
19What is Rule 19 about?
Operate safely in restricted visibility
20What does Rule 20 require?
Use lights in darkness or low visibility
21What is Rule 21 about?
Definitions of different lights
22What does Rule 22 state?
Lights must be visible at required distances
23What is Rule 23 about?
Lights for power-driven vessels
24What is Rule 24 about?
Lights for towing and pushing vessels
25What does Rule 25 require?
Sailing vessels use sidelights and sternlight
26What is Rule 26 about?
Fishing vessels show red over white lights
27What does Rule 27 indicate?
Not under command shows red over red
28What is Rule 28 about?
Signals for vessels constrained by draft
29What does Rule 29 require?
Pilot vessels show white over red
30What is Rule 30 about?
Anchored vessels show anchor light
31What does Rule 31 state?
Seaplanes follow rules as closely as possible
32What is Rule 32 about?
Definitions of sound and light signals
33What does Rule 33 require?
Carry proper sound signaling equipment
34What is Rule 34 about?
Use short blasts to indicate maneuvers
35What does Rule 35 require?
Use sound signals in restricted visibility
36What is Rule 36 about?
Use signals to attract attention
37What does Rule 37 indicate?
Use distress signals to call for help
38What is Rule 38 about?
Exemptions for certain vessels
39What does Rule 39 state?
Additional special exemptions apply
40What is Rule 40 about?
Use approved life-saving distress signals