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Navigation lightsQuestion 294 of 566

At night you see a tug with a tow. Which fact does the guide give about the tow's lights?

  1. They are often much dimmer than the tug's lights
  2. They are always brighter than the tug's
  3. They must include masthead lights
  4. They are never shown
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Correct answer: They are often much dimmer than the tug's lights

You usually see the tug more easily than the boat it tows, because the tow's lights can be dim.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), On the Water, page 38

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