Your vehicle's engine catches fire while driving. What is an appropriate first step?
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Correct answer to question 97 (General Knowledge): Pull off the road to a safe spot, shut off the engine, and get people away from the vehicle before addressing the fire
Why
Getting the vehicle stopped safely, the engine off, and people clear comes before trying to deal with the fire itself, since opening the hood while driving or fighting a fire from inside a moving vehicle only adds risk.
Updated: November 2026