Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

Your vehicle has a fitted fuel cut-off that you can safely operate without delaying evacuation. Which action can reduce fuel feeding an engine fire?

Revision material from the imported DVSA bank includes source-checked Lanekind learning corrections. These corrections are not newly issued official examination questions, and practice does not reproduce a live test paper.

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Open all windows

Try to remove the load

Flag down a passing motorist

Cut off the fuel supply

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Cut off the fuel supplyThis was the right answer

Use the applicable, safely accessible fuel cut-off as trained. Get people clear and call the fire service. Do not open the engine cover, approach exposed wiring or manually disconnect electrical leads.

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Know the fitted emergency cut-offs before an emergencyReviewed guidance summary · The corrected questions specify a fitted, safely accessible cut-off. They do not direct a driver to expose electrical leads, enter the engine compartment or delay evacuation.

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