Topic: Right of way · Nº 258 / 403
Si nos detenemos en un túnel por un atasco, ¿qué debemos hacer?
If we have to stop in a tunnel because of a traffic jam, what should we do?
- AEncender las luces de emergencia y dejar encendidas las luces de posición.Switch on the hazard warning lights and keep the sidelights on.
- BDejar encendidas las luces de cruce y apagar el motor.Keep the dipped headlights on and switch off the engine.
- CApagar el motor y las luces porque se nos agotará la batería.Switch off the engine and the lights, because otherwise the battery will run down.
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Correct answer
- AEncender las luces de emergencia y dejar encendidas las luces de posición.Switch on the hazard warning lights and keep the sidelights on.
Explanation
Under Article 97.3 of the General Traffic Regulations, if the vehicle comes to a standstill inside a tunnel because of the traffic, you must switch on the hazard warning lights for a short time, keep the sidelights on and switch off the engine, without leaving the vehicle.
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