Why do we turn it off

So why do we turn off the car when we put gas into it.

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pdockal · 56-60, M

Turning your car off while pumping gas is a safety measure to prevent potential fires or explosions due to static electricity buildup and fuel vapors. While rare, a spark from static electricity could ignite the gasoline vapors, especially when heat from the running engine is present.