These options for the stand-on vessel do not relieve the give-way vessel of her obligations under the rules.; 18.
In a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel should avoid turning to port even if the give-way vessel is not taking appropriate action.
This is the most complete give-way.
We shall then consider whether to adopt the give-way rule generally.
In other words, it simply gives the driver the right accorded to any driver in the case of a give-way sign.