The fumes from the gasoline would have dispersed where I was standing, Are you saying it would still be dangerous to have the passenger smoking in a car with the window open?
2007-06-19 08:34:11 · 5 answers · asked by hammilljohnw 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Safety
I don't believe a lit cigarette would set off the fumes, it takes an open flame, like when you lite the cigarette, to do that.
2007-06-19 08:40:00 · answer #1 · answered by Lucianna 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ever since my kids were born if they were in the car with me I would either pay at the pump or pay a little extra to have the gas pumped for me so I could be in the car with them. I am sorry to say that I don't trust anybody when it comes to my kids. I would love to live in a world where I didn't have to worry about what could happen to my kids if I let them out of my sight but I don't think that world exists. These days I get my gas pumped in the morning after I drop my kids off at school and while my kids are now 10 and almost 6 I still wouldn't leave them in the car alone.
2016-05-19 22:42:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't think it will set off the fumes but if for some reason a strong wind blows off the RED HOT cigarette bud and fly towards your direction ..... good luck to you! There is a good reason why a "No smoking" sign at the gas pump, its not so much of a possible "Direct" fire but more of a "Indirect" consequences.
2007-06-19 17:54:11 · answer #3 · answered by JK 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I believe the NO SMOKING regulation applies to the entire area of the garage / petrol station, including inside the building.
Only an idiot would smoke near the gas pumps.
2007-06-19 08:51:50 · answer #4 · answered by conranger1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you think you need a open flame, you are a FOOL! Do you think if you raise the temperature of gasoline to its upper explosive limit, it won't ignite???? It does not require a open flame!
If you are so desperate to smoke, stay home!
2007-06-21 09:18:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋