What to know for Rules of the Road Basics
Recognise that avoiding collision is an active responsibility and know the core beginner rules.
Lookout, safe speed, risk of collision, give-way and stand-on ideas, and simple lights awareness. This module is mapped to the published course boundary for Essential Navigation and Seamanship Revision and written as an independent revision aid, not official training material.
Key Points
- Keep a proper lookout by sight, hearing, and available means
- If bearing stays steady and range closes, risk may exist
- Give-way vessels must act early and clearly
- Stand-on vessels still have responsibilities
Last reviewed: 6 July 2026 by Compass Revision curriculum review
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