Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power driven vessel?

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When vessels are approaching each other or overtaking, one has to give way to the other to avoid a collision. This includes vessels that are drifting or holding position without being anchored.

Which vessel gives way depends on the type of vessel and the situation.

The skippers of both vessels have a responsibility to take action to avoid a collision.

The vessel giving way must alter course or slow down to let the other vessel pass, and it must make its actions clear early. The vessel that has right of way must maintain course and speed, if it's safe to do so, and be prepared to take action to avoid a collision if necessary.

Powered vessels

Powered vessels – including personal watercraft (PWC) – must give way in the following situations.

When meeting head on, powered vessels must turn to starboard (right) and pass at a safe distance.

When crossing, powered boats must give way to the right.

A powered vessel must give way to a sailing vessel, unless it's being overtaken by the sailing vessel.

Sailing vessels

Sailing vessels – including sailboards and kiteboards – must give way in the following situations. (A sailing vessel using its engine must follow the same give way rules as powered vessels.)

A sailing vessel on a port tack must give way to a sailing vessel on a starboard tack.

A port tack is when the wind is blowing from the port (left) side of the vessel. A starboard tack is when the wind is blowing from the starboard (right) side of the vessel.

When both sailing vessels are on the same tack, the sailing vessel to windward – closest to where the wind is blowing from – must give way.

Sailing vessels must keep well clear of ferries on Sydney Harbour that display an orange diamond – see Sydney Harbour.

Paddlecraft and rowing vessels

It’s recommended that powered vessels and sailing vessels keep a proper lookout and give way to paddlecraft and rowing vessels.

Paddlecraft and rowing vessels should be aware that they sit low on the water and can be difficult for other vessels to see. You should take extra care when paddling near powered vessels and sailing vessels, and crossing channels and busy waterways. Like all other vessels, you have a responsibility to take action to avoid collision.

Vessel A is overtaking and is the give-way vessel. Vessel B is the stand-on vessel. As the give-way vessel, A must take EARLY and SUBSTANTIAL action to keep clear of the stand-on vessel B.

If both vessels are power-driven, sound signals are required. Vessel A must blow one short blast and alter course to starboard, or blow two short blasts and alter course to port, and Vessel B must return the same sound signal(s) to indicate understanding.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which statement correctly applies to a situation where a sailing vessel is overtaking a power-driven vessel?
A) The sailing vessel must keep out of the way of the power- driven vessel.
B) The power-driven vessel must keep out of the way of the sailing vessel.
C) The vessel which has the other vessel to the right must keep out of the way.
D) A "special circumstance" situation exists.

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BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A vessel engaged in fishing must display a light in the direction of any gear that extends outward more than 150 meters. The color of this light is __________.
A) white
B) yellow
C) red
D) green