PA Emissions Inspector Certification Practice Exam

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If there is a fire in the engine compartment, what action should you take?

Open the hood
Wait for it to extinguish
Call emergency services
Leave it closed

The correct answer is: Leave it closed

Leaving the hood closed is the appropriate action to take if there is a fire in the engine compartment. Keeping the hood shut helps to contain the fire and prevents oxygen from reaching the flames, which can help to prevent the fire from spreading. Opening the hood can introduce more oxygen, potentially worsening the situation and allowing the fire to flare up. Calling emergency services is crucial, but the immediate action should focus on controlling the fire. Waiting for it to extinguish could be extremely dangerous, as fires in engine compartments often do not go out on their own and can escalate quickly. Thus, keeping the hood closed while simultaneously alerting emergency responders is a critical safety measure in such situations.