Deck General (Supplementary) USCG Question #6 (Set 1)

BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND If you do NOT understand the course or intention of an approaching vessel you should sound __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — not less than five short blasts

Under Rule 34(d), when vessels in sight of one another are in doubt whether sufficient action is being taken to avoid collision, the vessel in doubt must immediately sound at least 5 short and rapid blasts on the whistle.

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