1) A significant number of gas station fires are caused by a discharge of static electricity. True False 2) Sliding across a vehicle seat surface while entering and exiting a vehicle can create enough static electricity to generate a spark. True False 3) Out of 150 documented cases of gas pump fires, most occurred with women drivers. True False 4) Cell phones can cause fires while pumping gas. True False 5) It is wise to touch metal, such as the car door, before touching the gas nozzle or fuel cap to discharge body electricity and avoid igniting the fumes with a static charge. True False 6) Weather conditions that are cold and dry, may cause static electrical buildups while both the vehicle and person are just standing still. True False Used with permission. Source: Ms. Vera Pachner, Radio Frequency Engineer /Department of National Defense Check the correct answers.
1) A significant number of gas station fires are caused by a discharge of static electricity. True False
2) Sliding across a vehicle seat surface while entering and exiting a vehicle can create enough static electricity to generate a spark. True False
3) Out of 150 documented cases of gas pump fires, most occurred with women drivers. True False
4) Cell phones can cause fires while pumping gas. True False
5) It is wise to touch metal, such as the car door, before touching the gas nozzle or fuel cap to discharge body electricity and avoid igniting the fumes with a static charge. True False
6) Weather conditions that are cold and dry, may cause static electrical buildups while both the vehicle and person are just standing still. True False
Used with permission. Source: Ms. Vera Pachner, Radio Frequency Engineer /Department of National Defense
Check the correct answers.
Safety Canada October 2007
