INLAND ONLY You are on power driven vessel "A" and power driven vessel "B" desires to overtake you on the starboard side as shown in illustration D038RR below. After the vessels have exchanged one blast signals what action should you take?

Correct Answer: Option D — hold course and speed

Rule 17 requires the stand-on vessel in an overtaking situation to hold its course and speed to allow the overtaking vessel to safely navigate around it without causing navigational confusion.