Rules appeal?

“Too late now. You have to challenge at the end of the exam, when it’s graded. You can’t go home, go on gCaptain, etc. and then go back and challenge.”

Jdcavo. I did challenge before my submission of test answers. And the challenge was unsuccessful. But CFR 46 1.03-40 states if a mariner is Unsatisfied with the result of their challenge they have the right to a appeal the decision to the commanding officer, NMC. When making a formal appeal of a challenge decision, such appeal must be submitted in writing and received within 30 days of the challenge decision.

Again thanks everyone for your feed back, this shows me that the wording of this test Q is written with ambiguous tones, and could be reworded. Let’s hope USCG will start to hear the modern day mariner and listen to their feed back.

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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.

Correct answer D. "

Isnt this almost exactly from the rules of the road book ?

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.

Yes, if you notice, he quoted the rule book exactly as you did right after the question.