Question 16 of 180

A small fire starts in the engine compartment while passengers are aboard. What should you do first?

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Wait for passengers to notice and react on their own
Stop the vehicle safely, evacuate passengers to a safe distance, and use the fire extinguisher if it's safe to do so
Open the engine compartment immediately without stopping, since airflow at speed helps slow the spread of a small engine fire
Continue driving to reach a repair shop

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Correct answer to question 16 (Passenger): Stop the vehicle safely, evacuate passengers to a safe distance, and use the fire extinguisher if it's safe to do so

Why

Getting passengers off the vehicle and to a safe distance comes before fighting the fire, since their safety doesn't depend on the fire being put out, but does depend on being clear of it.

Updated: November 2026

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