Boating Coach US
Distress signalsQuestion 274 of 352

A gun or other explosive signal is fired as a distress signal. How often?

  1. Once every 10 seconds
  2. About once a minute
  3. Once every 15 minutes
  4. Three times in a row
Show answer

Correct answer: About once a minute

The shots are repeated at intervals of about a minute.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 87: Annex IV: Distress Signals, § 87.01 Need of assistance

All questionsPractice the topic "Distress signals"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026