Deck General USCG Q#4535 (Set 145)

During a period of "whiteout", you should expect which of the following?

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option B — Lack of ability to estimate distance

A whiteout meteorological phenomenon severely diffuses ambient light, eliminating shadows and visual contrast against snow-covered terrain, which completely destroys a mariner's depth perception and ability to estimate distance.

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