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What does a yellow light on an aid tell you about which side to pass?

  1. Pass with the light on your right
  2. Pass with the light on your left
  3. Nothing, because yellow has no lateral meaning
  4. Do not pass the aid
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Correct answer: Nothing, because yellow has no lateral meaning

Yellow lights show no side. Use the mark's shape, color, letters and light rhythm to learn its use.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 62: United States Aids to Navigation System, § 62.45 Light characteristics

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026