INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. The other vessel will have to move to allow you to pass. You wish to overtake the other vessel and leave her on your starboard side. Your FIRST whistle signal should be __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — two short blasts

Inland Rule 34(c)(i) dictates that an overtaking vessel wishing to pass on another vessel's port side—thereby leaving the overtaken vessel on the right (starboard)—must sound two short blasts to clearly indicate its desired passing maneuver.