Question 1022Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND Which signal is recognized as a distress signal?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is B) A smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke.
The international regulations for distress signals recognize smoke signals that produce an orange-colored smoke as a recognized distress signal, both for international and inland waters. This type of smoke signal is easily visible and indicates that a vessel or person is in distress and requires immediate assistance.
The other options are incorrect because: A) the "PAN" signal is used to indicate an urgency situation, not a distress; C) the whistle signal is used for maneuvering and collision avoidance, not distress; and D) directing a searchlight at another vessel is not an internationally recognized distress signal.
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