Texas Car / Permit practice question · Handling Emergencies
You find someone who has been overcome by carbon monoxide from a running engine. What should you do?
Answer choices
- Move them into fresh air and call 911— Correct answer
- Give them coffee and keep them talking
- Close the doors to keep the space warm
- Have them lie down where they are
Why this is the answer
For a carbon monoxide poisoning victim, move the person into fresh air and call 911. Cars produce carbon monoxide, a deadly gas, so never run a motor in a garage or in a parked car with the windows closed. Keeping the victim in the same enclosed space, whether sitting or lying down, leaves them breathing the gas.
Source: Texas Driver Handbook — Carbon Monoxide
Content reviewed against official driver handbooks · August 12, 2026
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