USCG Exam Practice · Visual distress signals — flares, smoke, hand-held
Which of the following is a recognized distress signal under 33 CFR §87.01?
- AA smoke signal giving off white-colored smoke
- BA smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke✓ correct
- CA smoke signal giving off green-colored smoke
- DA smoke signal giving off blue-colored smoke
Why B is correct
33 CFR §87.01(j) specifically identifies a smoke signal giving off orange-colored smoke as a distress signal. No other smoke color is listed as a recognized distress signal in that section.
Cited:33 CFR §87.01
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