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1. Hybrid vehicles can be identified by which of the following?

a. Hybrid insignia on the exterior
 b. Small battery vents at the rear quarter windows
 Both A and B are correct
 None of these are correct, hybrids look like any other vehicle

2. The Ford Escape hybrid has which of the following safety features to disconnect the high voltage battery?

a. Front and rear inertia switches that disconnect the battery and fuel pump
 b. Front and rear inertia switches that disconnect the high voltage battery
 c. An emergency disconnect switch under the hood for emergency personnel
 d. A and C are both correct

3. Where is the high voltage battery located most hybrid vehicles?

a. Under the hood on either the left or right side
 b. Under the rear bench seat
 c. In the trunk space either behind the seat or under the floor
 d. Under the floor board, the length of the vehicle

4. Exposure to electrolyte from batteries can cause skin/eye irritation. What is the proper emergency care for this?

a. Use a lighter to burn off the excess fumes.
 b. Rinse the irritated area with large amounts of water.
 c. Wash the affected area with gasoline or other irritant.
 d. None of the above.

5. When working in and around a damage hybrid vehicle, which of the following will help make it safer?

a. Turn off the ignition switch and remove the key (disconnects high voltage battery)
 b. Disconnect the negative cable on the 12 volt battery (disconnects the high voltage battery)
 c. Find and activate the high voltage battery disconnect switch (usually near the high voltage battery cells).
 d. Any or all of the above will make the high voltage system safer.

6. If a hybrid vehicle is on fire and there is possibility of the high voltage battery being involved, how can the fire be extinguished?

a. A dry chemical fire extinguisher to smother the flames.
 b. Water; a lot of water (e.g. from a fire truck/hydrant).
 c. Either A or B can be attempted.
 d. Only a “purple k” extinguisher can be used for batteries burning.

7. The high voltage is carried to the front (engine) compartment by high voltage cables which carry more than enough electricity to kill you. How can these cables be identified on the Ford hybrid?

a. They look like an extension cord tie-wrapped to the frame.
 b. They are labeled with warning decals.
 c. The cables are orange, shielded and run from the high voltage battery in the rear of the vehicle to the engine compartment in the front.
 d. Both B and C are correct.