USCG Exam PracticeRule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, a vessel nearing a bend where other vessels may be obscured shall sound which signal, and what response is required from an approaching vessel within hearing?
- A. Two short blasts; the approaching vessel answers with two short blasts
- ✓ One prolonged blast; the approaching vessel answers with one prolonged blastCorrect
- C. Five short blasts; the approaching vessel answers with five short blasts
- D. One prolonged blast; no response is required from the approaching vessel
Why B is correct
33 CFR §83.34(e) requires a vessel nearing a bend to sound one prolonged blast, and any approaching vessel within hearing around the bend shall answer with one prolonged blast. A response is mandatory, distinguishing option B from option D.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34(e)