Topic: Right of way · Nº 389 / 403
El conductor de un vehículo que, por motivos de emergencia, queda inmovilizado dentro de un túnel, ¿qué debería hacer?
What should the driver of a vehicle that becomes immobilised inside a tunnel because of an emergency do?
- ASolicitar auxilio a través del poste de socorro más próximo, si existe.Call for help from the nearest SOS post, if there is one.
- BÚnicamente esperar a que se reanude la marcha.Just wait until traffic starts moving again.
- CNo abandonar nunca el vehículo.Never leave the vehicle.
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- ASolicitar auxilio a través del poste de socorro más próximo, si existe.Call for help from the nearest SOS post, if there is one.
Under Article 97 of the General Traffic Regulations, if the vehicle becomes immobilised in a tunnel because of an emergency, you must switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights, activate the V-16 device, call for help from the nearest SOS post if there is one, and leave the vehicle for the nearest emergency shelter or exit.
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