BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should __________.
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option C — sound one prolonged blast
Under Inland Navigation Rules, for the condition where 'While underway your vessel approaches a bend in a river where, due to the bank, you cannot see around the bend. You should', the correct requirement is: 'sound one prolonged blast'. This standard ensures clear navigational intent and collision avoidance.
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