What type of lights illuminate to guide passengers during an emergency evacuation?

Emergency exit lights are specifically designed to illuminate and guide passengers to safety during an emergency evacuation. These lights are strategically placed along the aisles and at exit doors to ensure that evacuees can clearly see the path to exits, especially in low visibility situations such as smoke-filled cabins or during nighttime. Their brightness and location help direct passengers quickly and efficiently towards the nearest available exits, which is critical for their safety.

In contrast, strobe lights serve a different purpose, typically used to signal or alert ground crews rather than assist passengers in evacuations. Cabin lights are used for general ambient illumination within the cabin but are not focused on guiding evacuees. Navigation lights are primarily used for the aircraft's visibility to other aircraft and do not assist passengers during an evacuation. Thus, emergency exit lights are the appropriate choice for guiding passengers under critical circumstances.