Revision question · Incidents, accidents and emergencies

You're driving through a tunnel. What should you do if your vehicle breaks down?

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Switch on hazard warning lights

Remain in your vehicle

Wait for the police to find you

Rely on CCTV cameras seeing you

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Switch on hazard warning lightsThis was the right answer

Use hazards, stop left if possible and turn off the engine. Obtain help through a safe SOS point and follow tunnel instructions. Exit only by a safe route; if unable to exit, call 999. Do not rely on CCTV alone.

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Leave a tunnel fire by the safe available routeReviewed guidance summary · Hazards and engine shutdown are immediate breakdown or collision actions; CCTV is not a substitute for calling for help.

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