CDL · Emergencies
Which kind of fire is it safe to fight with water?
Correct answer: A fire in a tire.
Answer options
- AA fire in the electrical system
- BA fire fed by gasoline
- CA fire in a tire Correct
Why
A burning tire must be cooled, which often takes a lot of water. Water spreads a gasoline fire and conducts electricity, so on an electrical fire it can give you a shock; those fires call for the proper extinguisher instead.
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Topic: Emergencies License: CDL
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