Question 373Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. What would be your FIRST whistle signal?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) two short blasts.
When overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, the overtaking vessel must signal their intention to pass by sounding two short blasts. This whistle signal indicates that the overtaking vessel wishes to pass the other vessel on the starboard (right) side. The other vessel must then move to allow the overtaking vessel to pass safely.
The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not properly signal the intention to overtake and pass on the starboard side. One short blast (A) is used for passing on the port (left) side, while the two-prolonged-blast signals (B and C) are used for other maneuvering situations, not specifically for overtaking.
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