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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 279 / 626

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¿Qué debe hacer si su vehículo sufre una avería en un túnel?

What must you do if your vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?

  • ADetener el vehículo en cualquier lugar del túnel para evitar el peligro, aunque la avería permita la circulación del vehículo.Stop the vehicle anywhere in the tunnel to avoid danger, even if the breakdown allows the vehicle to keep moving.
  • BSi la avería permite la circulación del vehículo, debe continuar hasta salir del túnel o hasta llegar a una zona reservada para emergencias.If the breakdown allows the vehicle to keep moving, continue until you leave the tunnel or reach an emergency area.
  • CDejar encendidas las luces de corto alcance y hacer que todos los ocupantes bajen del vehículo.Leave the dipped headlights on and get all the occupants out of the vehicle.
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  • BSi la avería permite la circulación del vehículo, debe continuar hasta salir del túnel o hasta llegar a una zona reservada para emergencias.If the breakdown allows the vehicle to keep moving, continue until you leave the tunnel or reach an emergency area.
Explanation

If an emergency leaves a driver immobilised inside a tunnel or underpass, they must: - Switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights and keep the sidelights on. - If possible, drive to the nearest emergency area in their direction of travel. If there is none, stop the vehicle as close as possible to the right-hand edge of the carriageway. - Place and switch on the hazard warning light. - Ask for help without delay from the nearest SOS post, if there is one, and follow the instructions given through it. - The driver and all occupants must leave the vehicle and go quickly to the nearest shelter or exit. Never walk on the carriageway if there are areas closed to vehicles. - If the breakdown allows the vehicle to keep moving, continue to the exit of the tunnel or underpass or, if this is not possible, to an emergency area.

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