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After a crash, a power line lies across your car. There is no fire. What should you do?
A fallen power line lies across blue car A after a crash. There is no fire and nobody is outside.
Correct answer: Stay inside, call 911, and wait until responders say it is safe
Why
If a fire starts, open the door, jump clear with both feet together and do not touch the car and the ground at the same time. Then shuffle away with small steps to at least 35 feet. Tell other people to stay at least 35 feet away.
Verified against Washington Driver Guide · Encountering power lines · p. 178
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