Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) Boater Safety Practice Exam

In multiple vessel encounters, mariners should do what to prevent collisions?

1. Immediately sound a danger signal

2. Increase speed to avoid danger

3. Make sharp turns to steer clear

4. Ignore the situation if not directly involved

The correct answer is: Immediately sound a danger signal

In multiple vessel encounters, sounding a danger signal is a crucial safety measure to communicate potential risks to nearby vessels. This action alerts others to your presence and intentions, helping to establish situational awareness among all operators in the vicinity. By signaling danger, you enable other mariners to take appropriate actions to avoid a collision, fostering a proactive approach to navigation safety and accident prevention. This practice is an essential part of good seamanship and contributes to the collective responsibility of all operators to maintain safe distances and prevent accidents on the water. It encourages effective communication, which is vital in busy waterways where multiple vessels are interacting simultaneously.