[QUOTE=“Ea$y Money”]
Part of the problem everyone is experiencing is that the question posted above is not the exact wording IMHO. Given the following question from the USCG question bank I think the answer is more obvious.
Question #4379
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement is TRUE concerning risk of collision?
A. The stand-on vessel must keep out of the way of the other vessel when risk of collision exists. Only if the giveway vessel is not taking action.B. Risk of collision always exists when two vessels pass within one mile of each other. Not always.
C. Risk of collision always exists when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel changes appreciably. Not always.
D. Risk of collision may exist when the compass bearing of an approaching vessel is changing appreciably. Rule 7 d. (ii) such risk may sometimes exist even when an appreciable bearing change is evident, particularly when approaching a very large vessel or a tow or when approaching a vessel at close range
Money. Very true I did not post the last two possible answers, being they were appreciating courses. (changing) I myself tend to agree with D as the answer given an Intl type senario as in a large tanker vessel crossing a smaller faster large private yacht. But again the wording of such Q: is very ambiguous to what they are asking. “risk”. In an inland senario you wouldn’t sound signal till 1/2 mile, and risk is not there, by inland rule standard, but an Intl senario you defiantly would In real world see “risk” within 1 nm.
BTW USCG does not allow you to write question down for a comment or challenge, word for word after you have submitted your answer sheet. And the question number reference is no longer displayed with each either. You still have to challenge weather you feel it would help or not before test grading.
Thanks everyone for your 2 cents on this topic, Its helping me build my case appeal :). I was once told the USCG doesn’t want to see your face in the testing room alot, then why do they make these poorly worded questions?