Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 281 / 626

¿Se podrá sustituir el extintor para la lucha contra el fuego del motor, en determinadas ocasiones?
Can the fire extinguisher for fighting engine fires be replaced in certain cases?
- ANo, el extintor portátil es obligatorio.No, the portable extinguisher is compulsory.
- BSí, por un dispositivo fijo o automático o de fácil puesta en marcha.Yes, by a fixed or automatic device, or one that is easy to start.
- CSí, puesto que es opcional.Yes, because it is optional.
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- BSí, por un dispositivo fijo o automático o de fácil puesta en marcha.Yes, by a fixed or automatic device, or one that is easy to start.
Explanation
In certain cases, the portable extinguisher can be replaced by a fixed or automatic device, or one that is easy to start. This is because other options can be just as effective for fighting engine fires.
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