Rules of the Road USCG Question #618 (Set 9)

INLAND ONLY If you were coming up on another power-driven vessel from dead astern and desired to overtake on the other vessel's starboard side, which whistle signal would you sound?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option D — One short blast

Under Inland Rule 34(a), one short blast indicates 'I intend to leave you on my port side' (port-to-port pass), requiring a confirming one short blast from the other vessel.

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