There is no tide. You need to cross this traffic separation scheme. Which heading should you steer?

A: at right angles to the traffic flow

Whichever heading gets you to your destination soonest

You are using a traffic separation scheme. How should you travel along it?

In the correct lane, going the same way as the traffic, clear of the separation zone

In the separation zone, out of the shipping

Along the edge of the lane going the other way

You must not impede the ship as she follows the lane

Nothing: power gives way to sail, so hold your course

Cross ahead of her quickly to clear the lane

Nothing: the lane rules only apply to ships

Avoid it as far as practicable, and avoid the ends of the scheme too

Yes, the separation zone is the right place

Yes, as long as you show an anchor light

C: the starboard side of the channel

B: the middle, where it is deepest

A: the port side of the channel

Any of them, as long as you keep a lookout

No, avoid it unless you have no choice

Yes, in the middle where it is deepest

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Day Skipper Quiz

6 picture questions, each answer explained.