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Distress signalsQuestion 294 of 352

Which set of signals meets both the day and night requirements?

  1. One orange flag and no other signal
  2. Three hand-held orange smoke and one electric light
  3. Two electric lights and no smoke
  4. One floating orange smoke signal only
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Correct answer: Three hand-held orange smoke and one electric light

Smoke covers day and the electric light covers night, so the set meets both.

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

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