Topic: Right of way · Nº 92 / 403

Debido a un atasco, se encuentra detenido en el interior de un túnel por más de dos minutos, por lo que ha apagado el funcionamiento del motor, ¿debe tomar alguna otra precaución?

Because of a traffic jam, you have been stopped inside a tunnel for more than two minutes, so you have switched off the engine. Must you take any other precautions?

  • ASí, apagar todas las luces.Yes, switch off all the lights.
  • BSí, desconectar la radio.Yes, switch off the radio.
  • CSí, conectar la señal de emergencia temporalmente para advertir a otros conductores que circulen detrás, mantener encendidas las luces de posición y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que me precede.Yes, switch on the hazard warning lights for a short time to warn drivers behind, keep the sidelights on and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front of me.
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  • CSí, conectar la señal de emergencia temporalmente para advertir a otros conductores que circulen detrás, mantener encendidas las luces de posición y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que me precede.Yes, switch on the hazard warning lights for a short time to warn drivers behind, keep the sidelights on and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front of me.
Explanation

Switching on the hazard warning lights is essential to warn other drivers that you are stopped, which helps to prevent accidents. Keeping the sidelights on is also very important so that your vehicle can be seen. In addition, stopping as far as possible from the vehicle in front helps you keep a safe distance and makes a possible collision less dangerous.

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