Is it mandatory to equip a fire extinguisher in the car?
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The Road Traffic Safety Law, Article 21 stipulates that before driving a motor vehicle on the road, the driver should carefully inspect the safety technical performance of the vehicle; it is prohibited to drive a motor vehicle with incomplete safety facilities or components that do not meet technical standards, which may pose safety hazards. According to the 'Safety Technical Conditions for Motor Vehicle Operation' (GB7258-2012), vehicles (excluding three-wheeled vehicles without a cab) should be equipped with a triangular warning sign. Passenger vehicles (those carrying more than 9 people) and school buses must be equipped with fire extinguishers. From this, it can be seen that school buses and passenger vehicles are required to have on-board fire extinguishers, while private cars are not mandated. However, it is still recommended that car owners keep a fire extinguisher in their vehicles as a precaution. The usage method of an on-board fire extinguisher is as follows: 1. In case of a car fire, the first priority is to stay calm, not panic, analyze the situation, and then make a quick judgment. 2. When holding the fire extinguisher, stand at the upwind side of the fire to avoid being scalded, ensuring your own safety before attempting to put out the fire. 3. Pull out the safety pin, hold the nozzle, and grip the pressure handle with the other hand. Aim the nozzle at the base of the flame to quickly extinguish the fire.
