Question

In an overtaking situation under Inland Rules, you would never expect the other vessel to sound

a. one short blast
b. two short blasts
c. five short blasts
d. one prolonged blast

Answer 1

In an overtaking situation under Inland Rules, you would never expect the other vessel to sound one short blast, two short blasts, or five short blasts. The correct signal to expect is one prolonged blast.

Step-by-step explanation:

Under Inland Rules, when overtaking another vessel, you would not expect the other vessel to sound one short blast, two short blasts, or five short blasts. The correct answer is one prolonged blast. This signal indicates that the overtaking vessel intends to pass on the starboard (right) side of the vessel being overtaken.