What if your hybrid vehicle gets in an accident?
With the number of hybrid cars and vehicles on American roads increasing, the chances of accidents increase proportionately.
This creates additional challenges for fire and rescue safety crews due to the presence of high voltage electricity. With every manufacturer adopting different safety standards - dealing with a vehicle in emergency situations can be intimidating.
Recent testing has dispelled a number of myths:
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There is no risk of electrocution if a hybrid vehicle is driven into water
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Emergency crews using axes or mechanical equipment to cut open vehicles after an accident do not face the risk of electrocution
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Spraying water on a hybrid car that has caught on fire will not put you at risk of electrocution.
This is not to say that there are not some risks - however the current mistrust and fear is more symptomatic of services grappling with unfamiliar technology than any real underlying danger.
It is also good news for hybrid car drivers - some of who have questioned there safety during an accident.
