General Navigation USCG Q#238 (Set 8)

You are upbound approaching a lock and dam and see two green lights in a vertical line. This indicates __________.

Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation

Correct Answer: Option A — the downstream end of an intermediate wall

Lock signal protocols dictate that two green lights in a vertical line indicate the downstream end of an intermediate wall. This provides clear guidance to mariners approaching the lock, ensuring they align their vessel correctly with the wall structure as mandated by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers navigation regulations.

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