If you suffer a breakdown inside a tunnel or underpass that still allows the vehicle to move, what safety measure should you adopt?

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As a general safety rule in tunnels, the main objective is to prevent the vehicle from becoming an obstacle in an enclosed space with limited escape routes. Detailed explanation: If the vehicle can move: Regulations require you to continue driving until you exit the tunnel or underpass. If the exit is too far, you must head to a designated emergency lay-by or siding within the infrastructure. What NOT to do: You must not stop on the shoulder or in the lane (unless the car stops completely on its own), as this exponentially increases the risk of rear-end collisions. If the vehicle could NOT move: Only then should you turn on hazard lights, place V-16 signal, turn off the engine, and call for help using an SOS post or mobile phone.

If you suffer a breakdown inside a tunnel or underpass that still allows the vehicle to move, what safety measure should you adopt?

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