USCG Exam PracticeRule 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?
- ✓ One prolonged blastCorrect
- B. Two prolonged blasts
- C. One short blast
- D. One prolonged blast followed by two short blasts
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 applies to a power-driven vessel underway but stopped and making no way.
Cited:33 CFR §83.35(a)