Topic: Right of way · Nº 250 / 403
Si por una emergencia queda inmovilizado con su vehículo dentro de un túnel…
If an emergency leaves you and your vehicle stuck inside a tunnel...
- ADebe conectar la señal de emergencia y dejar encendidas las luces de cruce.You must switch on the hazard warning lights and leave the dipped headlights on.
- BDebe apagar el motor, conectar la señal de emergencia y dejar encendidas las luces de posición.You must switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights and leave the sidelights on.
- CDebe conectar la señal de emergencia y tocar el claxon.You must switch on the hazard warning lights and sound the horn.
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- BDebe apagar el motor, conectar la señal de emergencia y dejar encendidas las luces de posición.You must switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights and leave the sidelights on.
Explanation
According to Article 97.3 of the General Traffic Regulations, if an emergency leaves you stuck in a tunnel you must switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights and keep the sidelights on. After that, you switch on the V-16 beacon, call for help from the SOS post and leave the vehicle.
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