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

A
answer the signal and hold course and speed
B
reduce speed slightly to make sure she will have room to pass
C
make a large course change, accompanied by the appropriate whistle signal, and slow down if necessary
D
wait for another whistle signal from the other vessel
E