USCG Exam PracticeRule 34 — Maneuvering and Warning Signals
Under the Inland Navigation Rules, when a vessel nearing a bend sounds one prolonged blast, an approaching vessel that may be within hearing around the bend is required to respond with which signal?
- A. One short blast
- B. Two prolonged blasts
- ✓ One prolonged blastCorrect
- D. Five short and rapid blasts
Why C is correct
Inland Rule 34(e) requires a vessel nearing a bend to sound one prolonged blast, and any approaching vessel within hearing shall answer with a prolonged blast.
Cited:33 CFR §83.34(e)