Question 34Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY Vessel "A" is power-driven and overtaking power-driven vessel "B" as shown in illustration D017RR below and will pass without changing course. What signal should vessel "A" sound?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) two short blasts.
According to the USCG Navigation Rules, when a power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in an inland waterway, the overtaking vessel (vessel "A") should sound two short blasts to indicate its intention to pass. This signals to the other vessel (vessel "B") that the overtaking maneuver is about to occur, allowing both vessels to coordinate their actions and ensure a safe passing.
The other answer choices are incorrect because one short blast is not the appropriate signal for this situation, and sounding no signal or one prolonged blast would not properly communicate the overtaking vessel's intentions to the other vessel.
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