How do you know when you are operating your vessel at a safe speed?

Question

A. No other vessels are passing you.
B. You are not overtaking any other vessels.
C. You are going slower than vessels towing skiers.
D. You have enough time to avoid a collision.

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. You have enough time to avoid a collision.

Operating a vessel at a safe speed means being able to take effective action to avoid collisions, which includes having enough time to assess a situation and respond appropriately. Other factors like visibility, traffic density, and maneuvers of other vessels also play a significant role in determining safe speed.