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Vehicle safety and loadingQuestion 369 of 424

Which action on a petrol station forecourt is a major fire risk?

  1. Reporting spilt fuel to the attendant
  2. Fastening the fuel cap tightly
  3. Not overfilling your fuel tank
  4. Smoking or using a mobile phone
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Correct answer: Smoking or using a mobile phone

Smoking and phone use can start a fire or an explosion on a forecourt.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Annex 6. Vehicle maintenance, safety and security, Vehicle maintenance

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026