<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
Can I pump gas and drive away?
<|assistant|>
The short answer is "no", you cannot pump gas and drive away. According to most states’ laws, pumping your own gas is not permitted, as it may be a safety hazard. It is against the law to pump your own gas in most states because the gas station may not have the necessary safety equipment for customers to conduct such activities. The staff at the gas station may need to perform regular maintenance checks to ensure gas tanks are emptied properly and without incident. For example, in some states customers may pour gas into their vehicles but they must summon a staff member to fill their tanks for safety reasons.