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The correct answer is B. Taking cover under large outdoor objects is the worst place to be, especially because of the increased potential of being struck by lightning.

4. So... where IS the best place to take cover during a thunderstorm?
A. Inside a permanent building
B. In an automobile with a closed top and windows up
C. Up in a tree, to get yourself off the ground
D. Anywhere out in the open

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