A short quiz about vehicle fires.
This quiz covers only topics our web site has covered.
Question No. 1
Most vehicle fires are caused by a ruptured fuel line during an accident?
Yes
No
Question No.2
When the battery is disconnected the capacitor also loses power?
Yes
No
Question No.3
When working on the Interstate the pumper should be positioned 100 feet in front of the vehicle fire?
Yes
No
Question No.4
If the
fire has not
extended to the vehicle's trunk, there is no need to open the trunk?
Yes
No
Question No.5
All vehicle batteries can be found under the hood near the front left side?
Yes
No
Question No.6
Today's average vehicle may be equipped with 4-6 airbags?
Yes
No
Question No.7
Catalytic converters can reach temperatures of 2 to 3 thousand degrees?
Yes
No
Question No.8
Most materials in today's vehicles are not hazardous to firefighters?
Yes
No
Question No.9
Get as close to the fire as possible and then open your hose nozzle with a straight stream?
Yes
No
Question No.10
The initial fire attack flow should be at least 125 GPM?
Yes
No
Question No.11
A fire fueled by methanol or ethanol burns pale yellow and can be difficult to see on a clear day?
Yes
No
Question No.12
Hydrogen gas smells like sulfer and a hydrogen flame burns orange?
Yes
No
Question No.13
Orange cables are for high-voltage wiring?
Yes
No
Question No.14
Frontal airbags deploy at 150 mph?
Yes
No
Question No.15
After the fire is completely extinguished an electric vehicle is safe to approach?
Yes
No
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