USCG Exam PracticeRule 24 — Towing and Pushing (lights)
A power-driven vessel towing astern with a tow length of 150 meters shall exhibit how many masthead lights in a vertical line?
- A. One masthead light
- ✓ Two masthead lightsCorrect
- C. Three masthead lights
- D. Two masthead lights plus an all-round white light
Why B is correct
Under Inland Rule 24(a)(i), a vessel towing astern exhibits two masthead lights in a vertical line. Three masthead lights are required only when the tow length exceeds 200 meters. At 150 meters the tow does not exceed that threshold.
Cited:33 CFR §83.24(a)(i)