Topic: Right of way · Nº 133 / 403
Si se queda detenido en un túnel debido al tráfico, ¿qué debe hacer?
If you are held up in a tunnel because of traffic, what must you do?
- AMantener encendidas las luces de posición y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que le precede.Keep the sidelights on and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front.
- BEncender solamente las luces de emergencia.Switch on the hazard warning lights only.
- CDetenerse lo más cerca posible del vehículo que circula delante.Stop as close as possible to the vehicle in front.
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- AMantener encendidas las luces de posición y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que le precede.Keep the sidelights on and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front.
If a vehicle is held up in a tunnel because of traffic, the driver must keep the sidelights on and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front. This is essential for the safety of everyone in the vehicle and of other drivers, as it reduces the risk of collisions. According to the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), particularly the articles dealing with vehicles stopped in tunnels, while a vehicle is stopped the hazard warning lights and the sidelights must be kept on to warn other drivers.
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