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Set 3 • Question #287 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side of the bend. Which statement is TRUE?__.
A
Both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing within one- half mile of each other.
✓ Correct Answer
B
No further whistle signals are necessary.
C
The vessel downriver must stop her engines and navigate with caution.
D
Both vessels must immediately sound passing signals whether or not they are in sight of each other.
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
Under Inland Navigation Rules, for the condition where 'You are approaching a sharp bend in a river. You have sounded a prolonged blast and it has been answered by a vessel on the other side of the bend. Which statement is TRUE', the correct requirement is: 'Both vessels must exchange passing signals when in sight and passing within one- half mile of each other.'. This standard ensures clear navigational intent and collision avoidance.
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