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Right of way and collision avoidanceQuestion 17 of 351

Your seaplane on the water approaches a vessel head-on. What must you do?

  1. Increase speed and hold heading.
  2. Alter your heading to the left.
  3. Alter your heading to the right.
  4. Stop and wait for the vessel.
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Correct answer: Alter your heading to the right.

On the water, you alter heading to the right when you approach head-on.

Source: Canadian Aviation Regulations (SOR/96-433), CAR 602.20(2) Right of Way — Aircraft Manoeuvring on Water

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026