USCG Exam Practice · Rule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a power-driven vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured shall sound which signal?
- ATwo short blasts
- BAt least five short and rapid blasts
- COne prolonged blast✓ correct
- DOne short blast followed by one prolonged blast
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(e) requires a vessel nearing a bend or area of a channel where other vessels may be obscured to sound one prolonged blast. Any approaching vessel within hearing shall answer with a prolonged blast.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34(e)
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