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Safe drivingQuestion 298 of 310

Your vehicle touches live electrical wires and you can drive. What should you do?

  1. Stay in the vehicle and drive clear of the wires
  2. Jump out and run
  3. Step out and wear rubber boots
  4. Wait for the wires to turn off
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Correct answer: Stay in the vehicle and drive clear of the wires

Stepping out can be deadly when your feet touch the ground. Stay in the vehicle.

Source: Driver's Handbook (Manitoba Public Insurance, February 2026), Vehicle in contact with electrical wires, page 107

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026