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Topic: Vehicle lights and horn · Nº 760 / 839

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Si nos encontramos detenidos en el interior de un túnel por congestión del tráfico, ¿qué luces deberemos mantener encendidas?

If we are stopped inside a tunnel because of traffic congestion, which lights must we keep on?

  • ALas de posición y las de corto alcance.The sidelights and dipped headlights.
  • BLas de posición y las de emergencia.The sidelights and the hazard warning lights.
  • CSólo las de posición.Only the sidelights.
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Correct answer

  • BLas de posición y las de emergencia.The sidelights and the hazard warning lights.
Explanation

If a vehicle is stopped inside a tunnel or underpass because of traffic: - The driver and passengers must not leave the vehicle. - The hazard warning lights must be switched on for a short time to warn drivers coming from behind. - The sidelights must be kept on. - The engine must be switched off. - The driver must keep as far as possible from the vehicle in front.

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