How many fire extinguishers should be fitted in a lorry longer than 6 metres?
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B. Two.
Explanation
This question is about the number of fire extinguishers in a bus longer than 6 metres. Such a bus must have two fire extinguishers - answer B.
The Regulation on the technical conditions of vehicles requires a bus to be equipped with two fire extinguishers, one of which should be placed as close to the driver as possible and the other inside the bus, in an easily accessible place. Only a bus with a length not exceeding 6 m may have one fire extinguisher (answer A). Three fire extinguishers (answer C) are not required. Two fire extinguishers in different places mean that in the event of a fire one is within reach of the driver and the other within reach of the passengers in the passenger area. Before setting off, you check that both are in place and have a current inspection date and a seal.
Legal basis: § 18 para. 1 point 3 of the Regulation of the Minister of Infrastructure on the technical conditions of vehicles and the scope of their necessary equipment