Question 1030 Rules of the Road

The correct answer is D) Any of the above. Smoke signals, red flares, and sound signals are all recognized as distress signals under both the International and Inland Navigation Rules. These signals are intended to alert other vessels and authorities that a vessel or person is in distress and requires immediate assistance. The regulations stipulate that vessels must be equipped with approved distress signals, which can include any combination of these options, to ensure they can effectively communicate an emergency situation. The other answer choices are incorrect because they do not encompass the full range of accepted distress signals. Smoke signals, red flares, and sound signals are all valid and important components of the recognized distress signaling system.