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Topic: Right of way · Nº 118 / 403

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¿Qué tiene que hacer si se encuentra detenido en el interior de un túnel y se inicia un incendio?

What must you do if you are stopped inside a tunnel and a fire breaks out?

  • AApartarse al lado derecho, apagar el motor e ir a la salida más próxima.Pull over to the right, switch off the engine and go to the nearest exit.
  • BEsperar en el interior del vehículo a la llegada del equipo de salvamento.Wait inside the vehicle for the rescue team to arrive.
  • CConducir marcha atrás hasta la entrada del túnel.Reverse to the tunnel entrance.
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Correct answer

  • AApartarse al lado derecho, apagar el motor e ir a la salida más próxima.Pull over to the right, switch off the engine and go to the nearest exit.
Explanation

Under Article 97 of the General Traffic Regulations, if there is a fire in a tunnel you must pull the vehicle over to the right, switch off the engine, leave the key in the ignition and walk to the nearest exit or emergency shelter, away from the fire. Do not stay in the car or reverse.

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