Caught away from home as thunderstorms approach, where is it safest to shelter?
AUnder a tall lone tree
BOn top of a hill
CInside a hard-topped car
DIn an open grassy field
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Inside a hard-topped car
A substantial building or hard-topped metal vehicle protects you, while open areas and tall objects are dangerous.
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