INTERNATIONAL ONLY Which is TRUE for a light used to signal passing intentions?
Official USCG Answer & Rule Citation
Correct Answer: Option D — The light must be an all-round white light only
Rule 34(b) permits the use of an optional light signal to supplement the mandatory whistle signals. This light must be an all-round white light, visible for at least five miles, and must be synchronized with the whistle blasts to provide a visual confirmation of the vessel's intended or actual maneuver.
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