Question 84Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY A power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's port side. Which whistle signal should be sounded in order to state this intention?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) 2 short blasts.
According to the Navigation Rules and Regulations, when a power-driven vessel intends to overtake another power-driven vessel on the overtaken vessel's port side, the overtaking vessel should sound two short blasts to indicate its intention. This signal informs the vessel being overtaken that the overtaking vessel wishes to pass on the port side.
The other options are incorrect because: A) 2 prolonged and 1 short blasts is the signal for vessels crossing, B) 2 prolonged and 2 short blasts is the signal for vessels meeting head-on, and D) 1 short blast is the signal for vessels passing on the starboard side.
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