Topic: Right of way · Nº 293 / 403

Si por necesidades de la circulación, por ejemplo debido a una congestión de tráfico, su vehículo queda inmovilizado en el interior de un túnel o paso inferior, Ud. debe...

If, because of traffic conditions such as a traffic jam, your vehicle is brought to a standstill inside a tunnel or underpass, you must...

  • AApagar el motor y todas las luces del vehículo.Switch off the engine and all the vehicle's lights.
  • BAbandonar el vehículo así como también los pasajeros que viajen en el mismo.Leave the vehicle, and so must the passengers travelling in it.
  • CApagar el motor, mantener encendidas las luces de posición, conectar temporalmente la señal de emergencia para avisar a otros conductores que circulen detrás y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que le precede.Switch off the engine, keep the sidelights on, briefly switch on the hazard warning lights to warn drivers behind, and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front.
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  • CApagar el motor, mantener encendidas las luces de posición, conectar temporalmente la señal de emergencia para avisar a otros conductores que circulen detrás y detenerse lo más lejos posible del vehículo que le precede.Switch off the engine, keep the sidelights on, briefly switch on the hazard warning lights to warn drivers behind, and stop as far as possible from the vehicle in front.
Explanation

Switching off the engine, keeping the sidelights on and switching on the hazard warning lights is correct because it lets other drivers see your vehicle and know that there is a problem. This helps prevent accidents. Stopping as far as possible from the vehicle in front is also important, to keep a safe distance and avoid collisions.

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