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Distress signalsQuestion 292 of 352

A boat carries one electric distress light and no other signals. What does it meet?

  1. The day-only requirement
  2. Both day and night needs
  3. The night-only requirement
  4. Neither need
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Correct answer: The night-only requirement

One electric distress light is enough for the night-only requirement, but not for day use.

Source: US Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), 33 CFR Part 175: Equipment Requirements, § 175.130 Visual distress signals accepted

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