We may have heard information or even see a car that caught fire. In fact, the condition of the car looks still deserves to be ridden.
Typically, the fire started from a puff of smoke from under the hood, a moment later, following a fire which would make motorists panic. Not scare, but the case could happen to anyone, including us.
Greatest potential trigger fires on the car is located in the electrical system. Especially, the condition of the cables that have started poorly. Worn, chipped so much easier cause a short circuit.
Sparks in the event of a short circuit that can be enlarged if grabbing objects around flammable.
Because it involves the wear wires, then the fire case most often affects the cars are old. Even so, it is quite possible new car was experiencing.
Therefore, peeling cable wrapping is not only due to the age factor. It could be due to friction, even bites rodents (mice) when the car is parked. So, beware. Once upon a time, try to check the wiring in the engine of your car.
Now, if already experienced a fire on the car when driving on the road, we did have to move fast. Although the fire looks young, or new just a puff of smoke, not impossible fire spread and grabbed the other, causing a severe fire.
To that end, in addition to examination of the cables, very good also if your car is equipped with a fire extinguisher (fire extinguisher) that can be used when the fire occurred.
The following points suggest that if the car was on fire:
1. Although it must react quickly, but do not panic. Try to keep your mind clear.
2. If you still have time and allows, try to pull over the car first. Parking in a safe place, a minimum to prevent congestion in the middle of the road. Then, turn off the engine.
3. Before you get out of the car, grab valuables (eg, vehicle registration, HP, notebook, etc.), and do not forget to pull the hood release lever.
4. See the location of the fire. If on the machine, open the hood to remain cautious. When the source of the fire is not out of the machine, try to remove the negative terminal of the battery to prevent or reduce the risk of electrical flow. Then, check the other parts that may be the source of fire.
5. If it is very dangerous and we can not handle it alone, immediately ask for help (firefighters), and away from the vehicle.
