Question 567 · Car theory test
What should a driver do if their vehicle breaks down in a tunnel?
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Correct answer
Use the emergency telephone to call for help.
Official explanation
If a driver's vehicle stops in a tunnel due to a breakdown, switch off the engine, switch on the hazard warning lights, check the radio for instructions, and use the emergency phone at the emergency station to call for help. Check all electronic signs in the tunnel for information.
- Topic
- Poor visibility & weather
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