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Which visual distress signal is acceptable for night use only?
hand held red flare
What should you do if another boat signals their intention to pass you at stern?
Proper procedure for using hand held visual distress signal flare
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held devices visual distress signal flares?
To use hand-held visual distress signal flares properly, first ensure you are in a safe location away from flammable materials and that the area is clear of obstructions. Remove the flare from its packaging, following any specific instructions provided, and hold it at arm's length while pointing it away from yourself and others. Ignite the flare according to the manufacturer’s instructions, and wave it in a figure-eight motion to attract attention. Once activated, ensure to keep the flare away from your body and dispose of it safely after use.
What is procedure for using hand held visual distress signal flares?
display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is the proper use for hand-held visual distress signal flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is the proper procedure for using a hand-held visual distress signal flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
What is the most important hand signal that you and a helper should agree on?
Signal for "STOP"
What is the most important hand signal that you and helper should agree on?
Signal for "STOP"
Should You give a signal either by hand and arm or by signal devices?
anytime you change lanes
What is the proper procedure for using hand-held distress signal flares?
Display only when immediate or potential danger exists
How do emergency signal devices work?
Emergency signaling devices work differently depending on what type they are. There are hand-held devices that will signal location services to emergency vehicles like police and fire. There are transmitters for air services that broadcast a distress signal. There is a beacon that ships use that transmits on radios.
What is another word for distress signals?
There are several different types of internationally-recognized distress signals. There are pyrotechnics (flares), flags, sounds, words, gestures and electronic radio signals.1. The following signals, used or exhibited either together or separately, indicate distress and need of assistance:(a) a gun or other explosive signal fired at intervals of about a minute;(b) a continuous sounding with any fog-signalling apparatus;(c) rockets or shells, throwing red stars fired one at a time at short intervals;(d) a signal made by radiotelegraphy or by any other signalling method consisting of thegroup ...---... (SOS) in the Morse Code;(e) a signal sent by radiotelephony consisting of the spoken word "Mayday";(f) the International Code Signal of distress indicated by N.C.;(g) a signal consisting of a square flag having above or below it a ball or anythingresembling a ball;(h) flames on the vessel (as from a burning tar barrel, oil barrel, etc.);(i) a rocket parachute flare or a hand flare showing a red light;(j) a smoke signal giving off orange-coloured smoke;(k) slowly and repeatedly raising and lowering arms outstretched to each side;(l) the radiotelegraph alarm signal;(m) the radiotelephone alarm signal;(n) signals transmitted by emergency position-indicating radio beacons;(o) approved signals transmitted by radiocommunication systems, including survival craft radar transponders.(p) a piece of orange-coloured canvas with either a black square and circle or other appropriate symbol (for identification from the air);(q) a dye marker.
