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Aids to navigationQuestion 251 of 352

Why should you not pass a beacon very close?

  1. The light can blind you
  2. Rocks or foundations around it can cause a collision
  3. The beacon moves with the wind
  4. It is illegal to touch the paint
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Correct answer: Rocks or foundations around it can cause a collision

Many beacons have rip-rap or a base under the water. Keep a safe distance.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 62: United States Aids to Navigation System, § 62.23 Beacons and buoys

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026