Question 5571
While driving, you notice a strong smell of gasoline coming from your vehicle; what should you do?
- Nothing; the smell is caused by the gases coming out of the exhaust pipe.
- Stop in a safe place and call roadside assistance.
- Keep driving, because the smell will disappear after a few kilometers.
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Correct answer: Stop in a safe place and call roadside assistance.
A strong smell of gasoline can indicate a fuel leak, with a risk of fire. Stop as soon as you find a safe place, turn off the engine, and call roadside assistance to have the car checked. Do not assume it is coming from the exhaust pipe or keep driving while waiting for it to go away. In the image, the car is parked next to a gas station and a woman is making a phone call.