General Navigation USCG Question #395 (Set 13)

You are approaching a drawbridge and must pass through during a scheduled closure period. What signal should you sound?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — Five short blasts

33 CFR 117.15 specifies that the danger signal for a drawbridge is five or more short, rapid blasts of the whistle. This signal is used when the bridge operator cannot open the bridge as requested, or when the vessel is in danger and must immediately abort the approach.

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