INLAND ONLY You are overtaking another power-driven vessel and sound a whistle signal indicating that you intend to pass the vessel along her starboard side. If the other vessel answers your signal with five short and rapid blasts, what action should you take?
• Inland Navigation Rules – Sound and Light Signals (Part D) • Meaning of five short and rapid blasts under the Rules of the Road • Responsibilities and actions when there is doubt or disagreement about a passing arrangement
• What does five short and rapid blasts communicate about the other vessel’s understanding or agreement with your proposed maneuver? • If there is doubt or disagreement about a passing signal, should you continue with your intended maneuver or change your plan? • Which choice best reflects a safe, cautious response when the other vessel is clearly not in agreement?
• Confirm the definition of danger signal (five short and rapid blasts) in the Inland Rules sound signals section. • Check what the Rules say you must do when you are in doubt as to the other vessel’s intentions or actions. • Make sure the option you select does NOT involve proceeding with the pass while the other vessel is clearly objecting or confused.
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