Question 377Rules 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 should be your first whistle signal?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is D) two short blasts.
According to the Inland Navigation Rules, when overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel, the overtaking vessel should signal their intention to pass by sounding two short blasts. This lets the other vessel know that you wish to pass them on their starboard (right) side. The two short blasts indicate your intent to overtake and pass.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) one short blast is used to indicate you are altering course to starboard, B) and C) do not correctly signal your intent to overtake and pass on the starboard side.
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