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Distress signalsQuestion 290 of 352

Where must required visual distress signals be kept on the boat?

  1. In a locked box in the cabin
  2. Under the engine cover
  3. In a dry bag with the tools
  4. Where they are easy to reach
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Correct answer: Where they are easy to reach

Signals must be easy to reach, or they are of little use in an emergency.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.120 Stowage

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026