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What do 5 short blasts of a horn mean?
rapid blasts signal danger
Five (or more) short, rapid blasts signal danger or signal that you do not understand or that you disagree with the other boater’s intentions.
What do two short horn blasts from another vessel mean in a meeting situation quizlet?
It is sometimes referred to as the “blind bend signal”. Two Short Blasts – This means “I intend to leave you on MY starboard side”. If you are behind another boat, going the same direction and about to overtake it, two short blasts means: “I intend to pass you on YOUR port side, MY starboard side.”
What does a short blast of the Horn mean?
1 A Short Blast This horn signal indicates the plan to pass on your port side (this requires a turn to the right). 2 Two Short Blasts This horn signal indicates the plan to pass on your starboard side (this requires a turn to the left). 3 Three Short Blasts This signal indicates that you are backing up.
What do the one and two short blast signals mean?
The one- and two-short-blast signals in the Inland Rules signify an intention of passage with one other vessel. Upon hearing the one- or two-blast signal of the other, the vessel must, if in agreement, sound the same whistle signal and take the steps necessary to ensure a safe passing.
What does it mean when a boat blows its horn?
This boat horn signal is sometimes called the “blind bend signal.” It can be used to indicate you are approaching a bend in a river where oncoming traffic might not see you. It can also mean you are leaving your dock or slip. You can combine 1 long blast followed by 3 short blasts to indicated backing out of your dock or slip.
What do short and long blasts on a boat mean?
Short blasts would be a sound that lasts 1 second. Long blasts should last between 4-6 seconds so that other boaters can be confident in the difference between your short and long blasts. Sound signals can be used to communicate a change in direction, pass other boaters, indicate the location, or alert someone to danger.