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Emergencies and cold waterQuestion 396 of 566

What happens in the next 10 minutes or so in cold water?

  1. Your breathing returns to normal.
  2. You lose meaningful movement in your arms, legs and fingers.
  3. You start to feel warm.
  4. You become able to swim farther.
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Correct answer: You lose meaningful movement in your arms, legs and fingers.

Cold incapacitation weakens your limbs. Swimming and holding on get hard.

Source: Safe Boating Guide (TP 511E, 2026), 10 Minutes – Cold Incapacitation, page 54

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026