The correct answer is B) Hand-held orange smoke distress flare. The hand-held orange smoke distress flare is the only visual distress signal that is acceptable for daylight use only. This is because orange smoke is highly visible during the day, making it an effective signal to alert other vessels or rescuers of an emergency situation. The other options, such as self-contained rocket-propelled parachute red flares, red aerial pyrotechnic flares, and hand-held red flares, are more suitable for nighttime use when their bright, red flames can be easily seen against the dark sky.