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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