Question 738Rules of the Road90% to pass
BOTH INTERNATIONAL & INLAND A "flashing light", by the definition given in the rules, is a light that __________.
AI Explanation
The correct answer is A) is red in color.
According to the U.S. Coast Guard's Navigation Rules and Regulations, a "flashing light" is defined as a light that is red in color and flashes at regular intervals. The definition does not specify that the light must flash at a frequency of 120 flashes or more per minute, or that it must be visible over an arc of the horizon of 360°. Therefore, option A is the only answer that accurately reflects the definition of a "flashing light" as provided in the rules.
The other options, B and C, are incorrect because they include additional criteria that are not part of the official definition of a "flashing light" in the Navigation Rules and Regulations.
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