EmergenciesQuestion 307 of 312

What should you do to the engines of the cars in a collision when you reach them?

  1. Start them to move the cars away
  2. Leave them running to keep people warm
  3. Open the hoods to let the heat out
  4. Turn off the ignitions to lower fire risk
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Correct answer: Turn off the ignitions to lower fire risk

Switching off the ignitions lowers the chance of fire.

Source: Prince Edward Island Driver's Handbook (revised spring 2011), Chapter 8, At the collision scene, page 179

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026