USCG Exam PracticeRule 35 — Sound Signals in Restricted Visibility
In or near an area of 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?
- A. Two prolonged blasts
- ✓ One prolonged blastCorrect
- C. One short blast
- D. One prolonged followed by two short blasts
Why B is correct
Under Inland Rule 35(a), a power-driven vessel making way through the water shall 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)