USCG Exam Practice · Rule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under Inland Rule 34, when a power-driven vessel is leaving a dock or berth, she is required to sound which signal?
- ATwo short blasts
- BThree short blasts
- COne prolonged blast✓ correct
- DFive short and rapid blasts
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(g) specifically requires a power-driven vessel leaving a dock or berth to sound one prolonged blast.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34
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