USCG Exam Practice · Rule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under Inland Rule 34, the doubt or danger signal requires a vessel to sound at minimum how many short and rapid blasts?
- AThree
- BFour
- CFive✓ correct
- DSix
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(d) states that the vessel in doubt shall immediately sound at least five short and rapid blasts on the whistle. This signal may be supplemented by at least five short and rapid flashes of a light signal.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34
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