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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