Question 167 of 180

What should a driver do first if they discover a small fire in the engine compartment while passengers are still aboard?

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Open the engine compartment fully before evacuating any passengers
Continue driving to reach a fire station before doing anything else
Stop the vehicle safely, evacuate passengers to a safe distance, then attempt to fight the fire only if it is safe and appropriate to do so
Attempt to fight the fire immediately while passengers remain seated aboard, since keeping them in their seats avoids the risk of an evacuation

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Correct answer to question 167 (Passenger): Stop the vehicle safely, evacuate passengers to a safe distance, then attempt to fight the fire only if it is safe and appropriate to do so

Why

Getting passengers safely away from the vehicle first is the priority, and only after that should the driver consider using the extinguisher, and only if it is safe and appropriate to attempt, rather than risking passengers by keeping them aboard.

Updated: November 2026

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