Topic: Right of way · Nº 385 / 403

Si nos quedamos detenidos en un túnel por congestión del tráfico, ¿qué debemos hacer?

If we are stopped in a tunnel because of traffic congestion, what should we do?

  • ADejar puestas las luces de emergencia temporalmente y mantener encendidas las luces de posición.Switch on the hazard warning lights for a while and keep the sidelights on.
  • BDejar puestas las luces de cruce y apagar el motor.Keep the dipped headlights on and switch off the engine.
  • CApagar el motor y las luces, pues nos quedaremos sin batería.Switch off the engine and the lights, or the battery will go flat.
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Correct answer

  • ADejar puestas las luces de emergencia temporalmente y mantener encendidas las luces de posición.Switch on the hazard warning lights for a while and keep the sidelights on.
Explanation

If a vehicle is brought to a standstill inside a tunnel or underpass because of traffic: - The driver and passengers must not leave the vehicle. - In this case, the hazard warning lights must be switched on for a while to warn drivers behind. - The sidelights must be kept on. - The engine must be switched off. - The vehicle must be kept as far as possible from the vehicle in front.

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