What should a driver do if, during a pre-trip inspection, an emergency exit alarm (which sounds if an exit is opened while the vehicle is running) fails to activate during testing?
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Correct answer to question 158 (Passenger): Treat it as a defect requiring repair before the vehicle is placed into passenger service
Why
The exit alarm helps a driver know immediately if an emergency exit is opened while underway, so a malfunctioning alarm should be treated as a defect needing repair rather than something to ignore or disable.
Updated: November 2026