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EmergenciesQuestion 341 of 412

You feel dizzy in a stopped vehicle with the engine on. What may be the cause and what must you do?

  1. Hunger, so eat a snack
  2. Cold weather, so turn up the heat
  3. Carbon monoxide poisoning, so turn off the engine and get fresh air
  4. Tiredness, so close all windows and sleep
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Correct answer: Carbon monoxide poisoning, so turn off the engine and get fresh air

Dizziness and sleepiness are signs of carbon monoxide. Fresh air is needed at once.

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