USCG Exam PracticeRule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when a power-driven vessel sounds one short blast in a meeting situation and the other vessel is in agreement, what action must the vessel receiving the signal take?
- A. Sound five short blasts and take precautionary action
- B. Sound one prolonged blast and hold course
- ✓ Sound the same whistle signal and take steps necessary to effect a safe passingCorrect
- D. Sound two short blasts to confirm the agreement
Why C is correct
33 CFR §83.34(a)(ii) requires the vessel receiving a one- or two-blast signal, if in agreement, to sound the same signal and take the steps necessary to effect a safe passing. Sounding a different number of blasts would not constitute agreement under this rule.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34(a)(ii)