Question 12 of 30
The person aboard a vessel signaling by raising and lowering his or her outstretched arms to each side is indicating:
A
Danger, stay away
B
All is clear, it is safe to pass
C
All is clear, it is safe to approach
D
A distress signal
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Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: A distress signal.
According to the International Aeronautical and Maritime Search and Rescue (IAMSAR) manual and COLREGs Annex IV, this physical gesture is a recognized visual signal of distress.