CDL · Emergencies
What should be done with a tire that is on fire?
Correct answer: Cool it with water.
Answer options
- ATake it off the vehicle right away
- BCool it with water Correct
- CCover it with a cloth
Why
Tires hold a great deal of heat and can flare up again, so a burning tire needs a large amount of water to cool it. Smothering it with a cloth will not work, and trying to take it off the vehicle exposes you to serious burns.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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