What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?
- A Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space
- B Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date
- C Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front
- D Make a U-turn and find another route
Why this is the answer
It’s important to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front at all times. This still applies in congested tunnels, even if you're moving very slowly or have stopped. If the vehicle in front breaks down, you may need room to manoeuvre past it.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space — Close up you have no room to get past if the vehicle ahead fails.
- B
- Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date — Tunnel message signs are precisely how you find out what is ahead of you.
- D
- Make a U-turn and find another route — Turning round inside a tunnel is dangerous and is not permitted.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 7
- The Highway Code — rule 126
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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