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Navigation lightsQuestion 216 of 566

A human-powered boat has no fitted lights. What may it use at night?

  1. A red torch only
  2. No light at all
  3. A green flare
  4. A white torch or lantern, ready in time to avoid a collision
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Correct answer: A white torch or lantern, ready in time to avoid a collision

A watertight flashlight is fine if you show it early enough.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Table 7: Navigation light and shape requirements, page 30

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026