Question 1069 · Truck theory test
When a vehicle is stopped in a tunnel due to congestion what should a driver do?
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Correct answer
Switch off the engine.
Official explanation
If, when driving a vehicle through a tunnel, you are halted in stationary traffic for any length of time, you should switch off the engine to reduce fumes in the tunnel and conserve fuel.
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- Safe & responsible driving · Driving in Tunnels
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- This question also appears in the bus theory test.
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