USCG Exam Practice · Rule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
On inland waters, a vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured by an intervening obstruction is required to sound which signal?
- ATwo prolonged blasts
- BOne prolonged blast✓ correct
- COne short blast
- DThree short blasts
Why B 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
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