Question 355Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the meaning of the two short blasts signal used when meeting another vessel?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) "I intend to leave you on my starboard side."
According to the Inland Navigation Rules, the two short blasts signal is used to indicate that the vessel is altering course to starboard, intending to leave the other vessel on its own starboard side. This allows the other vessel to anticipate the intended action and respond accordingly, promoting safe navigation.
The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately reflect the meaning of the two short blasts signal under the Inland Navigation Rules. Option A refers to leaving the other vessel on the port side, which is the opposite of the intended action. Options B and C describe turning to the starboard or port side, respectively, but do not specifically indicate the intent to leave the other vessel on the starboard side.
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