Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

What should you do if you have to stop while you're going through a congested tunnel?

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Pull up very close to the vehicle in front to save space

Ignore any message signs, as they're never up to date

Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front

Make a U-turn and find another route

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Keep a safe distance from the vehicle in frontThis was the right 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.

Reviewed reading for this question

Visibility, space and breakdowns in tunnelsReviewed guidance summary · A safe gap in a queue preserves reaction and manoeuvring space; a breakdown calls for hazards and the emergency telephone.

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