Question 323Rules of the Road90% to pass
INLAND ONLY Vessels "A" and "B" are meeting on a river as shown in illustration D041RR below and will pass 1/4 mile apart. Which is one of the lights on vessel "B" that you will see if you are on vessel "A"?
AI Explanation
The correct answer is C) special flashing light.
According to the Inland Navigation Rules, when two vessels are meeting and will pass 1/4 mile apart, the vessel being overtaken (Vessel "B") must display a special flashing light. This light helps to identify that Vessel "B" is the overtaken vessel and ensures safe passage between the two vessels.
The other answer choices are incorrect because: A) the yellow towing light is only required on vessels engaged in towing operations, which is not the case here; B) the red sidelight is a standard navigation light, not a special light used in this situation; and D) not all of these lights would be visible on Vessel "B" in this meeting situation.
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