Question

Betsy is caught in her car during an earthquake. What is the best thing for her to do:

A.
Keep driving through the earthquake.
B.
None of the above.
C.
Stop and stay in the vehicle – clear of buildings, trees and overpasses if possible.
D.
Stop, get out of her vehicle, and run into the nearest building.

Answer 1

The answer is: B. None of the above

The best thing for her to do is abandon her vehicle and stay clear of buildings, trees and overpasses if possible.

Your vehicle could be shaken and damaged during the earth quake and you could potentially trapped inside it. Because of this , it is safer to get out of your vehicles but stay clear of objects that could fall down and crush you.

Answer 2

If Betsy is caught in her car during an earthquake she would (C) STOP AND STAY IN THE VEHICLE - CLEAR OF BUILDINGS, TREES, AND OVERPASSES IF POSSIBLE. The reason is because the most danger comes from falling objects. If you are outside and not underneath of anything at all, you are most safe.