Is it mandatory to carry a fire extinguisher among the accessories of a car used for private service?
Travel: Preventive and efficient driving
Explanation
It is not mandatory to carry a fire extinguisher in a car that provides private service.
- **Mandatory accessories**: Before starting a trip, it is necessary to carry certain safety items, such as emergency triangles, a reflective vest, and a spare wheel. However, a fire extinguisher is not on the list of mandatory accessories for private vehicles.
- **Emergency vehicles**: Vehicles that are prepared for emergency services, such as fire trucks and ambulances, have special equipment to handle emergency situations, including fires. Private cars are not designed to respond to emergencies in the same way.
- **Emergencies in tunnels**: In case of a fire in a tunnel, the instructions do not mention the use of a fire extinguisher by private vehicle drivers. Instead, it is recommended to let emergency vehicles pass and evacuate the area safely.
Therefore, although it may be useful to have a fire extinguisher, it is not a legal requirement for private cars.
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