Question 1658 · Truck theory test
While driving through a tunnel with smoke or fire coming from the vehicle in front, what should a driver do first?
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Correct answer
Stop and turn off the engine.
Official explanation
If there is smoke or fire in a vehicle in front of you: Stop your vehicle safely and switch off the engine, Leave your vehicle immediately, Go to an emergency station and phone the tunnel operator, Leave the tunnel from the nearest exit. Do not pass.
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- Managing risk · Incidents and Collisions
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