Question 15 of 30
Which virtual distress signal is acceptable for daylight use only?
A
A) Hand-held red flare
B
B) Self-contained rocket-propelled parachute red flare
C
C) Hand-held orange smoke distress flare
D
D) Red aerial pyrotechnic flare
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option C: C) Hand-held orange smoke distress flare.
Hand-held orange smoke signals are exclusively for daytime distress signaling. Because they do not emit a bright light, they are ineffective at night, unlike red flares which are visible at any time.