Safe drivingQuestion 90 of 125
What danger does a leaking exhaust cause in winter?
- Lower fuel use
- Carbon monoxide gas, which has no smell
- A louder horn
- Frost on the windows
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Correct answer: Carbon monoxide gas, which has no smell
Carbon monoxide has no odour and can kill. Ventilate the car. Never run an engine in a closed garage.
Source: Nunavut Driver's Manual (Government of Nunavut, Motor Vehicles Division), Winter Driving, page 53
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