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Imagine the panic if the driver was busy driving on the highway all of a sudden puff of smoke came out from under the hood. Surely the driver would panic over many times when that comes out is not just smoke, but flames. It may even be explosive.Not to scare, this case can happen to anyone, including us. Greatest potential that triggered the fire on a car located on the electrical system. Especially, the condition of cables that have started poorly. Already worn out, many chipped so easily cause a short circuit.Sparks during a short circuit that can be enlarged if grabbing the objects in the vicinity of combustible.Because it involves wear and tear of the cables, the most frequent case of a fire struck the cars are old. Even so, it is quite possible to experience any new car. Therefore, peeling the wrapper cables are not only due to age factor. Could be due to impact, friction, and even rodent bites (rat) as the car was parked. So, beware. Once upon a time, try to check the wiring in the engine of your car.Now, if already experienced a fire on the car when driving in the middle of the road, we do have to move fast. Although the fire looks small, or just mere puff of smoke, is not impossible that the fire spread and grabbed the other parts, causing severe fire.For that, in addition to checking the wiring, is very good also if your car is equipped with a fire extinguisher (fire extinguishers light) that can be used when the fire occurred.The following points are recommended if the car had a fire:1.Although it must react quickly, but do not panic. Try to keep your mind clear.2. If still have time and allows, try to pull off the car first. Parking in a safe place, at least to prevent congestion in the middle of the road. Then, turn off the engine.3. Before you get out of the car, take valuables (such as vehicle registration, HP, notebook, etc.), and do not forget to pull the hood release levers.4. View the location of fires. If on the machine, open the bonnet to remain cautious. When the source of the fire instead of the machine, try to remove the negative battery terminal to prevent or reduce the risk of electrical flow. Then, check the other parts that may be the source of fire.5. If it is very dangerous and we can not handle it alone, immediately ask for help (firefighters), and away from the vehicle