Nowadays hybrid cars are getting more popularity on the roads because of their gas-saving powertrains. In hybrids like Ford Escape and Toyota Prius, the car starts in a electric mode to save gas, then kickoffs the engine and switches to gasoline mode when car reaches a particular speed. The electrical motor can also work in tandem with the gasoline engine to provide a boost when passing.

Following are some hybrid vehicle safety hazards-

1. Hybrid electrocution hazard-

The voltage in most of the hybrid batteries can result into a deadly shock, same like an electric chair. Hybrids are not truly dangerous but it can provide you a harm. So, to avoid this you have to give them a respect.

2. Hybrid Safety-

The cables in the hybrid cars are generally color-coded to inform you of their potential danger. In most of the cars the high voltage cables are coded with orange color. On the Saturn, with its 36-volt system, the cables are coded with blue color. So, avoid contact with these cables unless the high voltage battery in the back of the car has first been removed or disconnected. All hybrid batteries have a disconnect mechanism or safety switch to disconnect the battery from the vehicles electrical system. You must wear heavy rubber Class 00 rated gloves that can resist up to 1000 volts. Ordinary latex gloves are not good enough and don't provide isolation to protect from a high voltage shock. Carefully you have to inspect your gloves to ensure that they do not have any cracks, pin holes, splits or tears that would permit voltage to find your skin. Another important safety measure is to ensure that the engine is off and the key is away from the vehicle before it is repaired or serviced. If the power is on then, the high voltage system is live and poses a harm. Another suggestion is to wait for fifteen minutes before working on the vehicle after the battery has been disconnected or isolated.