Practice
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Now that you are familiar with "The Rules," go out and use them in passing, meeting, and crossing
situations you find on the water. You will get many puzzled looks from inexperienced boaters with no
training or testing.
Remember, if a collision does occur, your proper use of the correct signals and appropriate actions
will win you points! But you know enough now to avoid a collision.
The navigation rules of the road contained in this course summarize basic navigation rules for which a
boat operator is responsible. Additional and more in-depth rules apply regarding various types of waterways
and operation in relation to commercial vessels and other watercraft. It is the responsibility of a boat operator
to know and follow all the navigation rules.
For a complete listing of the navigation rules, refer to the document “Navigation Rules of the Road” published
by the U.S. Coast Guard (COMDTINST 16672.2 Series) and available through the U.S. Government printing
office or on the web at http://www.uscg.mil/vtm/navrules/navrules.pdf.
For state specific navigation requirements, refer to the state laws where you intend to boat.
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