USCG Exam PracticeRule 13 — Overtaking
On Inland Waters, a power-driven vessel intending to overtake another power-driven vessel sounds one short blast. The vessel about to be overtaken is in agreement. What is the correct response from the vessel being overtaken?
- A. Sound two short blasts to confirm agreement.
- ✓ Sound one short blast to confirm agreement.Correct
- C. Sound one prolonged blast to indicate she is ready to be passed.
- D. No signal is required; she need only maintain course and speed.
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.34(c)(ii) states that the power-driven vessel about to be overtaken shall, if in agreement, sound a similar sound signal — meaning the same signal as the overtaking vessel sounded.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34