Question 14 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is A) sound one short blast and hold course and speed. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, if you are the power-driven vessel "I" and you agree with the one short blast signal from the power-driven vessel "II", you should sound one short blast in response and hold your course and speed. This is the appropriate action to indicate that you have understood and will comply with the other vessel's maneuver. The other options are incorrect because B) holding course and speed without sounding a signal would not properly communicate your intent, C) sounding the danger signal and slowing down is not the correct response when you agree with the other vessel's signal, and D) sounding one short blast and turning to starboard is unnecessary if you are already in agreement with the other vessel's action.