You notice a small electrical smell and light smoke from a dashboard component while driving with passengers. What is an appropriate first step?
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Correct answer to question 94 (Passenger): Pull over safely, shut off power to the affected system if you can do so safely, and assess before deciding on next steps
Why
Getting stopped and cutting power to the affected system, if it can be done safely, addresses a developing electrical problem before it grows, rather than continuing to drive or reacting immediately with an extinguisher while still moving.
Updated: November 2026