What are you required to do when the engine temperature lamp indicates engine overheating?
- Continue driving in high speed to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.
- Continue driving slowly to achieve strong ventilation that would help to cool down the engine.
- Shut off the engine, clear passengers away from the place and call for help.
- Correct answer: Stop the vehicle and leave the engine working on medium RPM in order to cool down. If it doesn’t cool down, shut-off the engine.
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Stop the vehicle and leave the engine working on medium RPM in order to cool down. If it doesn’t cool down, shut-off the engine.
When the engine overheats, stop rather than keep driving, because driving loads the engine and can cause serious damage. Running at medium RPM keeps the water pump and fan circulating coolant, which helps the engine cool down. If it still doesn't cool, shut it off. Clearing passengers away and calling for help suits a fire, not ordinary overheating.