BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND You are approaching another vessel on crossing courses. It is approximately half a mile distant and is presently on your starboard bow. You believe it will cross ahead of you. It then sounds a whistle signal of five short blasts. Which action should you take?

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Make a large course change, accompanied by the appropriate whistle signal, and slow down if necessary

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Reduce speed slightly to make sure it will have room to pass

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Wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel and comply with that signal

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Answer the signal and hold course and speed

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