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A car fire can be
dangerous and hard to extinguish. The fire can involve fuel,
oil, grease, ordinary combustibles, electrical equipment, or a
combination of sources. Carry an A-B-C
type fire extinguisher that is designed to control such
fires. Notify the fire department of any vehicle fires. Many
vehicle fires start in the engine compartment.
Take
these actions in case of fire:
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Quickly steer
the car out of traffic and off the roadway to a safe,
open area. Stay away from buildings and service
stations. Turn off the ignition to cut off the engine's
electrical supply.
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Have passengers
get out of the car immediately and move at least 100
feet away from the car.
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Estimate how
serious the fire is. You might see flames and smoke
around the hood. The hood might be hot to the touch. In
both cases, do not try to put out the fire. Leave the
hood closed. Move away from the car while waiting for
the fire department. The fuel tank could explode. If you
estimate that the fire is small enough to control and
you have any A-B-C type fire extinguisher, take these
steps:
Use a rag to protect your hands. Lean away from the car.
Direct the fire extinguisher on the area of the fire.
Water will not put out fire.
Never try to disconnect the battery or work with your
hands under the hood. |
Source: Drive Right
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Factors Leading to Aggressive
Driving / Road Rage
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Did You
Know ?
In the past 30
years in
the US:
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population has
increased 30 %
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number of licensed vehicles
has increased 87 %
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vehicle miles traveled
increased 130 %
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highway capacity has only
increased 5 %
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Remember you
can not
control traffic,
only your reaction to it ! |
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Australia |
The names of the
drivers are sent to the local newspapers, and
printed under the heading " He's Drunk and in Jail". |
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Malaysia |
The driver is jailed
and if married, his
wife is jailed too. |
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Turkey |
Drunk drivers are
taken 20 miles outside of town by police, and are
forced to walk back under escort. |
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Russia |
License revoked for
life. |
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S. Africa |
A 10 year prison
sentence and $10,000 fine. |
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England |
One year suspension
and a $ 250 fine and jail for one year. |
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France |
Three year loss of
license, one year in
jail and a $1000 fine. |
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Bulgaria |
Second conviction
results in execution. |
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