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While driving, a driver notices a strong smell of fuel. What should they do?

  1. Drive at a reduced speed.
  2. Correct answerStop where safe and investigate.
  3. Turn on the fan to clear the air.

Explanation

A strong smell of fuel is usually an indication that something is wrong, and drivers should stop and investigate as soon as possible. Leaking or spilling petrol can be dangerous because it is so combustible, and leaking diesel fuel can make the road very slippery.

Read in Chinese

驾驶时,司机注意到强烈的燃油气味。此时他们应该怎么做?

  1. 减速驾驶。
  2. 在安全的地方停下并进行调查。
  3. 打开风扇以净化空气。

强烈的燃油气味通常表明出现问题,司机应尽快停车检查。汽油泄漏或溢出可能很危险,因为它非常易燃,而柴油泄漏会使路面非常滑。

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