If traffic conditions force you to stop inside a tunnel, what is the priority safety measure regarding vehicle positioning?

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Inside a tunnel or underpass, if traffic forces you to stop, preventive safety is the golden rule. You must stop leaving a much larger distance than usual from the vehicle in front of you. Why is this crucial? Prevention of pile-ups: If a vehicle hits you from behind, that extra safety distance prevents your car from being pushed into the vehicle ahead. Fumes and maneuvering: It prevents the accumulation of exhaust fumes from the front car entering your ventilation system and leaves space to maneuver in case of an emergency. Analysis of incorrect options: Stopping very close: This is dangerous; it eliminates your escape route and increases the risk of a chain reaction accident. High beams: These are prohibited when stopped because they dazzle other drivers through their rear-view mirrors. The correct action is to keep the parking lights (side lights) on and activate the hazard warning lights to warn drivers coming from behind.

If traffic conditions force you to stop inside a tunnel, what is the priority safety measure regarding vehicle positioning?

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