Who Gives Way Test For Sailors?

We hope you get 100%

Have fun with this quick who gives way test for sailors, but be prepared for the abuse if you don’t confidently get 100%. If you get anything less than 100% then you surely should take our FREE Navigation Rules course online.

Navigation Rules — Give-Way Quiz
Navigation scenario
Take the
Give-Way Test
Which boat gives way to the other?

Note: We purposefully are not giving you the answers at this stage of the course — you'll discover them as you progress, with a comprehensive test waiting at the end. For now, trust your instincts... or don't. Either way, you're about to find out.

Got Some Wrong?

If you are wondering why you got one or more wrong and want to argue or just question us, take the FREE Navigation Rules online course first. You’ll be a better and safer boater for it.

Didn’t like the abuse we gave – well imagine if you got it wrong on the real water – we are jsut preparing you for that. Plus we like to keep you entertained through out our courses.

Learn Navigation Rules for Free...

A FREE 3-hour course that teaches how to stay safe, avoid collisions and accidents, and learn the “Rules of the Road”. The free Navigation Rules Course is for ALL sailors, whether you’re just learning or need a FREE refresher. Or, consider upgrading to the Skipper Course Bundle to become a fully competent skipper!

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  • Grant Headifen

    Grant Headifen is a USCG-certified Master Mariner (50-Ton), founder of NauticEd, and one of the sailing world's most recognized educators. With 46 years on the water, charters across 40+ global destinations, 5 sailing books, 30+ online courses, and 300,000+ students worldwide, Grant brings real-world expertise to every article. He pioneered fractional boat ownership through SailTime and serves on the Texas Boater Safety Advisory Board. NauticEd is the only U.S. sailing education body recognized by the U.S. Coast Guard under American National Standards.

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