The essential Rules of the Road condensed onto a printable reference card. Light patterns, sound signals, right-of-way hierarchy, day shapes — everything tested on the USCG exam.
✓ 12 vessel light patterns
✓ 10 sound signals
✓ Right-of-way hierarchy
✓ Meeting & crossing rules
✓ Day shapes reference
✓ Print-ready layout
VESSEL LIGHT PATTERNS
Power vessel underway (<50m): Masthead white (fwd), sternlight white, red port sidelight, green starboard sidelight
Power vessel underway (≥50m): Two masthead whites (fwd lower, aft higher), sternlight white, red/green sidelights
Sailing vessel underway: Red/green sidelights, sternlight white. Optional: red over green at masthead. NO masthead white.