If your vehicle is immobilized inside a tunnel due to traffic conditions (jam), should you leave the vehicle?

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No. It is crucial to distinguish between stopping due to an emergency (breakdown, fire, illness) and stopping due to traffic conditions (jam). In a traffic jam, occupants must remain inside the car for safety. The rules of conduct are: switch off the engine, keep the parking (side) lights on, and temporarily switch on the hazard warning lights to warn vehicles approaching from behind. You should only leave the vehicle (heading to the nearest shelter or exit) in the event of a fire or real danger to physical safety.

If your vehicle is immobilized inside a tunnel due to traffic conditions (jam), should you leave the vehicle?

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