When distress signals are used with other signals, which of the following is an example?

• A. Smoke, red flares, or sound signals
• B. Radio beacon only
• C. Flags alone
• D. Morse code alone

Answer: (A)

Using multiple signaling methods increases the chances someone will notice you in distress. Distress signals work best when they’re paired with other signals, so responders can detect you in different conditions. Visual cues like smoke or red flares grab attention, and adding a sound signal makes the alert even more noticeable. That combination—visual distress signals together with a sound signal—is the example shown. The other options rely on a single method (electronic beacon alone, flags alone, or Morse code alone) and don’t demonstrate using distress signals with additional signals.