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Driving Tips > The 60-Second Driver
Safe Fueling
Fueling accidents are more common than you might expect. They range from simple spills to accidents that can cause severe burns or death.
Static electricity is your main concern at a gas station. You want to do whatever you can to reduce the chance of a spark igniting the fumes that are present while you're filling up.
You can start by shutting off the engine, and if you're at a full serve bay, don't start it again until the fuel door is closed. In winter, some drivers leave the engine running while fueling. This increases the chance of static electricity and it’s against the law.
It's pretty obvious that smoking while filling up is a bad idea, but, every year people smoke their "last cigarette" at the fuel pump.
If you're filling containers, here's some great advice from the fire department:
- Take the containers out of the car or the back of the pick-up truck
- set them on the ground to fill them up
It's all about keeping sparks away from the fumes.
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