Question 29 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) attempt to contact her on the radiotelephone to arrange for the passage. In a narrow channel, the proper procedure when overtaking another power-driven vessel is to contact the other vessel by radiotelephone to coordinate and agree on the overtaking maneuver. This allows both vessels to communicate and ensure a safe passing. Sounding whistle signals (options A and C) is not the appropriate action in this situation, as the focus should be on direct communication. Attempting to overtake without any communication (option B) would be unsafe in a narrow channel.