One car in the US catches fire every 2 minutes. That is according to the National Fire Protection Association. Given that vehicular fires are very common, it is important that you know what to do should you find yourself in a car that is already showing tell-tale signs of vehicular fire such as the smell of something burning or even seeing smoke emanating from under the hood. If you do notice any of these signs you should activate your signal light and pull safely towards the side of the road. Don’t ever make the mistake of driving all the way to your destination thinking that the ‘smoky’ problem will dissipate. Just pull over. Apply the parking brakes and turn off your car’s engine. Always make sure to do this before you get out of the vehicle as this will help prevent the occurrence of a full-blown fire. Get everyone else out of the car and move at least 150 feet from the vehicle. Call the emergency services. You can also place triangle safety warnings to alert oncoming traffic. Use a fire extinguisher if you see smoke emanating from under the hood. Slightly open the hood and use the fire extinguisher, standing several feet away. Now, if you notice the smoke or fire to be emanating from the rear of the vehicle, forget extinguishing the fire. Move as fast and far away as possible from the vehicle as it can explode any time.