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Topic: Road accidents and first aid · Nº 529 / 626

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En caso de producirse un incendio en el interior de un túnel, ¿qué medida de seguridad, entre otras, adoptará el conductor?

If a fire breaks out inside a tunnel, what safety measure, among others, will the driver take?

  • AApartará su vehículo a la derecha para dejar paso a los servicios de emergencia.Move the vehicle to the right to let the emergency services through.
  • BApagará el motor del vehículo y permanecerá en su interior.Switch off the engine and stay inside the vehicle.
  • CDejará arrancado el motor de su vehículo y abandonará el túnel.Leave the engine running and leave the tunnel.
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Correct answer

  • AApartará su vehículo a la derecha para dejar paso a los servicios de emergencia.Move the vehicle to the right to let the emergency services through.
Explanation

Under Article 97 of the General Traffic Regulations, if there is a fire in a tunnel you must move the vehicle as far to the right as possible so as not to block the emergency services, switch off the engine leaving the key in the ignition and the doors open, and leave the vehicle, heading for the nearest shelter or exit. Staying inside is a serious mistake.

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