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Set 3 • Question #279 of 475
Launch Interactive Practice Room INLAND ONLY Your power-driven vessel is overtaking another power-driven vessel in a narrow channel. You wish to overtake her on her starboard side. You should sound a whistle signal of __________.
A
one short blast
✓ Correct Answer
B
two prolonged blasts followed by one short blast
C
one prolonged and one short blast
D
at least five short blasts
USCG NMC Regulatory Explanation
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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