USCG Exam Practice · Rule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
In restricted visibility, a power-driven vessel making way through the water is required to sound which signal at intervals of not more than 2 minutes?
- AOne prolonged blast✓ correct
- BTwo prolonged blasts
- COne prolonged blast followed by two short blasts
- DOne short blast
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.35(a) requires a power-driven vessel making way through the water to sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than 2 minutes. Two prolonged blasts is the signal for a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way.
Cited:33 CFR §83.35(a)
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