You've had an incident while driving through a tunnel. You’re not injured but your vehicle cannot be driven. What's the first thing you should do in this situation?
- A Rely on other drivers to phone the police
- B Switch off the engine and switch on hazard warning lights
- C Take the names of witnesses and other drivers
- D Sweep up any debris that's in the road
Why this is the answer
If you're involved in an incident in a tunnel, be aware of the danger this can cause to other traffic. You should immediately switch on your hazard warning lights and switch off your engine.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- Rely on other drivers to phone the police — Assuming someone else will call is how nobody calls.
- C
- Take the names of witnesses and other drivers — Names and details come later, once the scene is safe.
- D
- Sweep up any debris that's in the road — Sweeping debris puts you in a live tunnel carriageway.
Where this comes from
- Driving Buses and Coaches — section 7
- Driving Goods Vehicles — section 7
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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Asked in: Lorry & Bus (LGV/PCV)
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