Why is it prohibited to use mobile phones at gas stations?
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The proportion of gasoline vapor in the air around gas stations is excessively high. If it encounters electrical sparks from mobile phones, it may cause an explosion. The following are relevant introductions about gas stations: 1. No smoking: Strictly no open flames is a common warning seen everywhere at gas stations. For friends who have the habit of smoking a cigarette after parking, this habit must not be brought to gas stations. Because when refueling, the concentration of gasoline in the unit space increases, and open flames may ignite the gasoline. 2. No phone calls: The primary threat of using mobile phones at gas stations is safety issues. When a call is connected, the signal strength instantly increases, which may generate electronic friction with the electronic equipment at the gas station and ignite the gasoline vapor. Although the intensity of this friction is not high and the probability of danger is also low, theoretically, this possibility exists. Therefore, for absolute safety, the use of mobile phones is prohibited at gas stations. In addition, similarly due to the change in signal strength when a call is connected, there is a hidden danger of interfering with the operation of the gas station's electronic equipment. For the normal operation of these devices, car owners should not use mobile phones inside the gas station.
