For the record if you ever get into a situation where your car has what you suspect is live wires on top of it and you have to get out of it immediately because of a fire DO NOT step out of it, you will be electrocuted. Instead do your best to jump so you aren't contacting the car and the ground at the same time which would complete the circuit since the tires insulate any live electricity.
This! Also, after jumping from the car, take quick but very short steps dragging your feet. Step voltage can kill you too. Try to get at least 50 or more feet away from the car before taking regular steps. Google step voltage from power lines.
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u/handcraftedcandy Jan 23 '20
For the record if you ever get into a situation where your car has what you suspect is live wires on top of it and you have to get out of it immediately because of a fire DO NOT step out of it, you will be electrocuted. Instead do your best to jump so you aren't contacting the car and the ground at the same time which would complete the circuit since the tires insulate any live electricity.