You have been dispatched to a motor vehicle collision. On scene, you find that a minivan has completely sheared off a wooden utility pole. The electrical wires are draped over the hood of the minivan and the driver, a woman in her 20s, is screaming that she is not hurt and wants to get out of the vehicle. The wires are not moving, arcing, or making any noise. Which instruction is most appropriate at this time?

A) "I need you to jump clear of the car and shuffle away in small steps, keeping your feet together."
B) "You need to remain still and calm in your seat; do not touch anything in the car."
C) "Carefully get out of the car and shuffle away with small steps, while keeping your feet together."
D) "The electrical wires are not charged anymore, but stay where you are until the fire department gets here."


B) "You need to remain still and calm in your seat; do not touch anything in the car."

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