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Your engine catches fire. What should you do before attempting to put the fire out?

Shut off the fuel supply
Correct answer
Open the engine housing wide
Drive to the nearest fire station
Empty the air tanks

DVSA theory test explanation

An engine fire is serious. If the fire breaches the fuel lines, it can easily spread to the fuel tank. If that happens, both the vehicle and its cargo will probably be lost. Therefore, your priority is to shut off the fuel supply.

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