Question 107Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY You are aboard the stand-on vessel in a crossing situation. You sound a one blast whistle signal. The give-way vessel answers with a two blast whistle signal. You should sound the danger signal and take what action?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) take precautionary action until a safe passing agreement is made.
The reasoning is that in a crossing situation, the stand-on vessel (in this case, you) has sounded a one-blast whistle signal indicating you intend to hold course and speed. However, the give-way vessel has responded with a two-blast whistle signal, which indicates they do not understand or intend to comply with the stand-on vessel's intentions. In this case, the appropriate action is to take precautionary action, such as slowing down or altering course, until a safe passing agreement can be made with the other vessel.
The other options are incorrect because A) maneuvering around the stern of the other vessel would be unsafe without a clear agreement, B) sharply turning to port could put you in further conflict with the other vessel, and D) maintaining course and speed as the stand-on vessel is not advisable when the give-way vessel has indicated they do not understand or intend to comply.
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