Question

during colors, you are driving a vehicle within sight or hearing range of the ceremony. which of the following actions must you take?

a) stop vehicle and remain seated at attention
b) stop vehicle, get out, stand at attention, and salute
c) stop vehicle, get out and stand at attention only
d) continue driving at a safe speed

Explanation:

Identify military protocol for driving during colors

According to standard U.S. Navy and military regulations regarding customs and courtesies, during the rendering of honors to the flag (morning or evening colors), all vehicular traffic within sight or hearing of the ceremony must come to a complete stop.

Determine occupant actions

The regulations state that drivers and passengers must stop the vehicle and remain safely seated inside the vehicle at attention until the ceremony is completed and "Carry On" is sounded. They do not exit the vehicle to stand or salute.

Answer:

• (A) Stop vehicle and remain seated at attention (Correct answer)
• (B) Stop vehicle, get out, stand at attention, and salute
• (C) Stop vehicle, get out and stand at attention only
• (D) Continue driving at a safe speed