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After using an extinguisher on a small engine fire and the flames appear out, what should you still do?
- A.Drive on and report it next week
- B.Refill the extinguisher yourself from a shop unit
- C.Open the hood wide at once to admire the result
- D.Stay clear and watch for re-ignition, keep the hood closed if it is shut, and have the vehicle inspected before driving
Correct answer
D. Stay clear and watch for re-ignition, keep the hood closed if it is shut, and have the vehicle inspected before driving
Why
Hot fuel and oil residues can flare again minutes after the visible fire dies, and opening a closed hood feeds it air. The used extinguisher must also be replaced or recharged, because a partly discharged unit is not legal emergency equipment.
Manual topic: Fire - After a Fire · From the General Knowledge practice bank (GK-204).