USCG Exam PracticeRule 32 — Sound Signal Definitions
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, what is the defined duration of a short blast?
- ✓ About 1 secondCorrect
- B. From 2 to 3 seconds
- C. From 4 to 6 seconds
- D. About 2 seconds
Why A is correct
33 CFR §83.32(b) defines a short blast as a blast of about 1 second's duration. The 4-to-6 second duration applies to a prolonged blast per §83.32(c).
Cited:33 CFR §83.32