Question 32 Rules of the Road

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INLAND ONLY Maneuvering signals shall be sounded on inland waters by?

A power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another
B all vessels when meeting, crossing, or overtaking and in sight of one another
C all vessels meeting or crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and not in sight of one another
D power-driven vessels crossing at a distance within half a mile of each other and NOT in sight of one another
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) power-driven vessels overtaking and in sight of one another. According to the Inland Navigation Rules, maneuvering signals are required to be sounded by power-driven vessels that are overtaking and in sight of one another. This is specified in Rule 34 of the Inland Navigation Rules, which outlines the signaling requirements for vessels in this situation. The other answer choices do not accurately reflect the Inland Navigation Rules regarding the use of maneuvering signals.

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