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EmergenciesQuestion 340 of 412

You are stranded in snow and you run the engine to stay warm. How often should you run it?

  1. All the time
  2. Once each night
  3. Only when you feel sleepy
  4. About five minutes in each hour
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Correct answer: About five minutes in each hour

A running engine can fill the car with carbon monoxide gas. Keep one window slightly open.

Source: Learn to Drive Smart (ICBC, 2026), Chapter 8, Emergency strategies: Stranded or snowbound, page 123

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026