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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 268 of 566

Which place is a high risk for swimmers to breathe CO?

  1. Far from any boat.
  2. On the bow of a sail boat.
  3. Near a moored buoy.
  4. Under a swim platform.
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Correct answer: Under a swim platform.

Swimmers can be overcome by CO and drown in minutes near swim platforms and between pontoons.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), Be aware of carbon monoxide dangers, page 34

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026