Question 62 Rules of the Road

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INLAND ONLY The special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities must meet which of the following requirements?

A not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lights
B not be visible more than 22 1/2 degrees abaft the beam
C be on top of the mast or highest structure of the vessel
D be as far forward as possible
AI Explanation

The correct answer is A) not interfere with the visibility of the navigation lights. The reasoning for this is that the special light for a vessel engaged in public safety activities, such as a police or fire boat, must be designed and positioned in a way that it does not obstruct or impair the visibility of the vessel's required navigation lights. This is a key requirement specified in the regulations governing the use of special lights on public safety vessels operating in inland waters. The other options are incorrect because they do not directly address the need to maintain the visibility of the navigation lights, which is the primary consideration for this type of special light.

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