If it is impossible to avoid a hurricane in the Northern Hemisphere, the most favorable place to be when the storm passes is in __________.

Correct Answer: Option B — that half of the storm lying to the left of the storm's path

According to Bowditch, the left or navigable semicircle of a Northern Hemisphere tropical cyclone features winds that blow the vessel away from the storm track and lower progressive speeds, making it the safer half to experience if avoidance fails.