Rules of the Road: Power-Driven Vessel Identification

Which craft is a "power-driven vessel" under the Rules of the Road?

A. A canoe propelled by a small outboard motor

B. An auxiliary sailing vessel, using her engine

C. A trawler on her way to the fishing grounds

D. All of the above

Final answer:

According to the Rules of the Road, a 'power-driven vessel' includes a canoe propelled by a small outboard motor, an auxiliary sailing vessel using her engine, and a trawler on her way to the fishing grounds.

Explanation: According to the Rules of the Road, a 'power-driven vessel' is a vessel that is propelled by machinery, such as an engine. Based on this definition, option B, an auxiliary sailing vessel using her engine, qualifies as a power-driven vessel. Options A and C, a canoe propelled by a small outboard motor and a trawler on her way to the fishing grounds, respectively, are also power-driven vessels. Therefore, the correct answer is D, 'All of the above'.