Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

What should you do if your vehicle has a fire in the engine compartment?

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Remove the oil cap

Open the bonnet and put out the flames

Remove the coolant cap

Call the fire service

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If your vehicle catches fire, quickly get the occupants out of the vehicle and to a safe place. Don't attempt to put out a fire in the engine compartment. Opening the bonnet will give the fire more oxygen and make it flare up. Call the fire service.

Reviewed reading for this question

1. Deal with dangerHighway Code annex · Get occupants clear and call the fire service; opening the bonnet can feed an engine fire.

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